The 20-Minute Consult

Enid Frantilla – Consult on Sustainability in Vet Practice

Glenn Martin Season 1 Episode 1

In this episode of the 20-Minute Consult podcast, host Glenn Martin speaks with Enid Frantilla, a Veterinary Surgeon and Practice Owner at Elston Veterinary Clinic. 

They discuss the importance of sustainability in the veterinary industry, Enid's personal journey towards embracing sustainable practices, and the impact of education on fostering a commitment to environmental responsibility. 

Enid shares practical steps that veterinary practices can take to reduce their carbon footprint and emphasises the importance of biodiversity. 

The conversation concludes with advice for new graduates entering the veterinary field, encouraging them to seek out practices that prioritise sustainability.

Key takeaways:

  • Sustainability is crucial for the veterinary industry.
  • Education, such as the Carbon Literacy course, can ignite passion for sustainability.
  • Small changes in practices can lead to significant environmental impacts.
  • Veterinary practices can adopt refurbished equipment to save resources.
  • Low flow anaesthetic machines can reduce harmful gases.
  • Biodiversity is an important consideration in veterinary treatments.
  • Talking about sustainability can spark important conversations.
  • Collective small actions can lead to large-scale change.
  • New graduates should seek practices that prioritise sustainability.
  • The veterinary community has a responsibility to address climate change.

One Expert. One Topic. 20-minutes of Vet Wisdom.