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Why are veterinary bills so high? | East Coast Radio
Pet owners frequently ask why veterinary bills feel considerably higher than they used to be.
Pete’s Blog
My latest outlet: a Substack page to share information
I've been working in the media in Ireland for over thirty years.
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The Human-Animal Bond: Lessons from 40 Years in Veterinary Practice
I was recently interviewed by Killian O'Keefe of Ruby Reese Pet Care and the human-animal bond featured strongly, as this has been one of the most important aspects of my life and career.
My Two Provinces Triathlon: Older, Slower, but Still Claiming the Paella
Pete the Vet recaps his Two Provinces Triathlon 2026: his navigation fails, a drafting penalty, pre-race delusions, and why Two Provinces remains Ireland's best race
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The “Smell the Races” (and feel the River) Start to my 19th Triathlon Season
I’ve been doing triathlons since 2007. I started at the age 44, and now, at 63, I’m still battling away at the endeavour.
The evolution of the veterinary profession in the UK – and Ireland
I've been writing about the changing veterinary profession for a long time: here is an article I wrote nine years ago for the Telegraph which predicted many of the changes we are now seeing.
Why I keep returning to the Two Provinces Triathlon
Two provinces triathlon is coming up on saturday 12th julyMy favourite triathlon is coming up: the Two Provinces Triathlon, Lanesboro, County Longford.
Triathlons: why do I keep doing them?
Seventeen years of training for triathlonsI did my first triathlon in 2007: this season, 2024, is my seventeenth year of competing in this enjoyable sport.
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Video chat with Pete and Wolfgang Dohne from FECAVA
I recently recorded a 30 minute video interview with Wolfgang Dohne, a vet who has been a leader of the European veterinary profession (FECAVA - the Federation of European Companion Animal Veterinary Associations).
Supporting a new wildlife hospital for Wildlife Rehabilitation Ireland
The saga of a national wildlife hospital for Ireland continues, and your help is still needed to attain this goal on a permanent basis.
New @BritishVets guide to help young people who want to become vets
Yes, that's me in the photo, at the age of eighteen, about to start vet college.
YouTube
“A Vet’s Calling”: interview with Pete the Vet and Ana Isabel
Ana Isabel, and her dog Teddy, create a regular Youtube podcast looking at different aspects of life with animals. She interviewed me for 40 mins. https://www.
Getting Back Into Triathlons After a 2-Year Covid Break
Triathlons used to be a big part of my life, and with the arrival of COVID two years ago, there was a huge change. Races stopped completely in 2020, and I was only able to enter one race in 2021.
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Video interview with Pete on Claire Byrne Live Show on the topic of suicide in the veterinary profession
Many people have an idealised view of working with animals, and the job of being a vet.
Book review: Poison Sky – a thriller with a veterinary edge
I don't often write book reviews in this blog. I love reading and I love sharing details of books that I've enjoyed. But the truth is that I don't read as many books as I used to.
Do you have negative thoughts about your past and the future? Here’s some free help.
I listen to a podcast most mornings, and this morning's one has inspired me to share with others, as I found it so helpful.
NAVC virtual veterinary congress happening right now
The North American Veterinary Conference (NAVC) is one of the largest veterinary conferences in the world, and it's taking place - virtually- this weekend.
A happy animal story abut Gigi the kitten and Levi the puppy
As a vet in real life clinical practice, every day brings a new story about animals, and this is one that I felt deserved to be shared.