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Forecasting the Future of Veterinary Recruitment and Retention: Insights and Trends for 2024

Vet Staff

English - December 26, 2023 01:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MB
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As we close the chapter on 2023, join me, Julie South, for a contemplative journey through the landscape of veterinary recruitment of 2023. 

If you wondered how the predictions of yesteryear stack up against the reality we've lived, this episode is your crystal ball into the hits, the misses, and the lessons learned. 

From the integration of AI in hiring to the elusive goal of job satisfaction, we unsheathe the truths of what's worked and what's still a work in progress. Discover how some vet clinics have sculpted their employer brands into works of art while others have barely sketched out their identities, and gauge the pulse on the rising, albeit modest, trend of job sharing within our beloved industry.

Fasten your seatbelts as we forecast the trends poised to shape veterinary recruitment and retention in the year to come, with a particular spotlight on New Zealand's dynamic veterinary scene. 

This episode promises to unravel the complex web of personalised recruitment strategies amidst an age where AI threatens to homogenise the candidate landscape. 

I'll share insider predictions on the growing clout of allied veterinary professionals, potential game-changers in international vet registration, and the critical, enduring saga of staff retention. 

Get ready to absorb actionable insights on how clinics can command their brand presence beyond the titans of Google and Facebook, and how job seekers could wield social media in their favour. 

For all the clinics and veterinary professionals out there, consider this episode your essential guide to successfully navigating the future of veterinary recruitment.

About DISC-Flow®
DISC is a research-backed and science-based personality profiling tool used to understand our behaviours, communication styles, and work preferences. It’s about understanding what makes you – and the people you work with – tick.

Julie South is a DISC Flow® Certified Trainer, who describes DISC-Flow® profiling as being like having a cheat sheet to better understand yourself and other people. When you know this, it helps you play to your personality strengths, work better in teams, and communicate better.

If you’re keen to find out what your personal DISC type is, what type of leader you are, or what your clinic’s team composition looks like, then get in touch with Julie to find out what's involved.

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