Zoo and wildlife medicine is one of the most competitive and
idealised areas of veterinary practice. From the outside, it’s
dramatic, exciting, and very different from other veterinary
careers. But what is the reality?
In this episode, Dr Lottie is joined by
Dr Noi Psaroudaki, a zoo and wildlife
veterinarian, to explore what zoo medicine actually involves and
how the role differs from more traditional areas of veterinary
practice.
Together, Dr Lottie and Dr Noi discuss not only the clinical
aspects of the job, but also the ethical, emotional, and
practical challenges that come with working in zoos and wildlife
settings.
Dr Noi shares reflections from her own career, including cases
that have shaped her approach to zoo med, the pressures that come
with public scrutiny, and why zoo medicine is rarely what people
expect when they first consider the field.
This episode is wonderful for veterinary students, new graduates,
and vets who are curious about zoo or wildlife medicine, as well
as anyone wanting to learn more about this non-traditional area
of vet med!
Resources from the episode:
EAZA Best Practice Guidelines: https://www.eaza.net/BPG/
News stories covering the white tiger cub case:
https://www.bornfree.org.uk/news/born-free-statement-white-tiger-cub/,
https://www.theanimalreader.com/2023/03/19/news-greece-zoo-save-white-tiger-cub-garbage/,
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-03-19/athens-zoo-fights-to-save-tiger-cub-found-in-garbage/102116700
Find Noi on Instagram: @noi_the_animal_doc
TikTok & Instagram: @veterinaryvista
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