Mike & Julian were at BSAVA 2022!

Mike and Julian had a fantastic time at this year’s BSAVA Congress and really enjoyed catching up with some of the guests who have been kind enough to appear on the show! Huge thank you to everyone who popped by to say hello.

Dr. Anthony Chadwick
Cat Henstridge AKA Cat The Vet
Fraser Yule
Georgie Hollis
Helen Ballantyne
Dr Jade Statt (Co-founder & Clinical Director Of Street Vet)
Jo Hinde RVN
Matthew Rendle RVN
Dr. Molly Varga-Smith
Wendy Nevins RVN

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