Honest pet advice, real vet life, and absolutely no corporate waffle.

I’m Vanessa, an independent vet, surgeon and clinic owner.

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NEW EPISODES · REAL VET TALK · PET ADVICE · BEHIND THE SCENES · NO CORPORATE WAFFLE ·

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This is where the real talk starts.

Pet health can feel confusing, emotional, and sometimes very expensive. I’m here to explain what matters, when you actually need to worry, and what your options are.

No panic. No judgement. Just honest advice from someone who lives this every day.

ABOUT ME
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About me

The vet behind the chaos, the cases, and the very honest pet advice

I’m Vanessa, a Cambridge-trained vet, advanced practitioner in orthopaedics, and founder of The Vet Station.

I created Nessa the Vet because pet owners deserve advice that is clear, honest, and actually useful. I talk about the real side of veterinary life, from surgery and vet bills to rescue work, independent clinics, and the things pets absolutely should not have eaten.

Basically, serious medicine without making it sound like a government leaflet.

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Let’s be honest, vet life gets messy

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Under the Fur is my podcast and video series about pet care, vet life and the industry from the inside.

Real conversations about pets, vet bills, surgery, rescue work, independent clinics and the things people do not usually see.

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LATEST EPISODES

Ep. 1— When Love Means Letting Go: Mel’s Story of Loss, Guilt and Friendship

Mel shares Harper’s story in an honest conversation about love, guilt, grief and the painful decisions that come with caring for an unwell pet.

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Ep. 2— When Vet Med Breaks You

In Episode 2 of Under the Fur, Dr. Vanessa talks with veterinarian and coach Sarah about burnout, self-doubt, and finding hope again in vet med.

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  • Veterinary care should feel clear, honest and human. Pet owners deserve answers they can actually understand.

    — Vanessa

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Honest conversations from inside the vet world

These are the conversations pet owners are curious about, vets deal with every day, and the industry does not always explain clearly

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Real vet talk, honest advice and a look underneath the surface of pet care.

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