In this episode, Dr Paul Manktelow is joined by Annie Clark, Emergency and Critical Care Veterinary Nurse for over 15 years, for some behind the scenes insights into their experiences of working in veterinary emergencies.  Paul and Annie share thoughts on how the system for out-of-hours emergency pet care has changed in the years since they qualified and they swap some amazing stories which reveal some of the best, most varied and definitely unexpected aspects of pet emergency care.  Topics include: What’s great about working in emergency care and why most vets don’t want to do it anymore The switch to outsourced emergency care at night - better for rotas but worse for skill sharpening? The ‘rite of passage’ night shifts which used to greet new pet health professionals when starting out in vet practice. What’s so special - and different - about teamwork in animal A&E. Plus you’ll hear about a variety of hilarious real-life cases which include:  A foul-mouthed nipple biting parrot A frog emergency in which the police had to get involved How Annie ended up with a bra full of puppies The puppy that transformed into a completely new species of animal The Consult Room is a space that celebrates pets and people, offering professional insights and pet support to a wide audience of pet-lovers, pet owners and veterinary professionals. Join us at www.theconsultroom.co.uk or reach out at [email protected]