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Vet Staff

210 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago -

Welcome to the Vet Staff podcast (formerly "Paws Claws & Wet Noses") - the podcast helping veterinary professionals get their heads screwed on straight so they can get excited about going to work on Monday mornings.   

As well as interviews with guests who're passionate about working in the veterinary sector because it's such a great place to work, we cover topics like:

*  Mindset
*  Professional Development
*  Personal Development

Get ready to vouch for veterinary as being a great career choice.   Together let's create a positive, dynamic and healthy  workplace where everyone loves going to work on Monday mornings.

Vet Staff is hosted by Julie South - your Specialist Veterinary Recruitment Professional.

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Episodes

Exploring Resentment Rumination: The Thief of Personal Growth and Shared Joy

August 15, 2023 02:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MB

Send us a Text Message. Have you ever wondered how forgiveness could be the key to unlocking lasting contentment and success in your life? This episode is designed to help you move past resentment, embrace understanding, and actively seek peace. We delve into psychological theories behind this transformative power and explain how forgiveness - a deliberate choice to let go of negative emotions - affects relationships with others and ourselves.  Our exploration does not stop here!  We br...

Exploring Social Intelligence: A Key to Personal and Professional Development

August 08, 2023 02:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MB

Send us a Text Message. Emotional and social intelligence:  discover how to harness their power to spark new connections, open up opportunities, and enhance your relationships. We start by distinguishing between emotional and social intelligence, and then delve into EQ's four essential components. You'll also be guided in identifying signs of a lack in social intelligence, so you can navigate social landscapes with greater ease and confidence. References: Ep 39 - 12 statements low EQ peo...

The Power of Mentoring in Veterinary Clinics to Improve Recruitment & Retention

August 01, 2023 02:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MB

Send us a Text Message. Ever wondered why more than 40% of workers without a mentor have considered leaving their job in the last three months, compared to just 25% of those who do have a mentor? Curious about how a well-structured mentoring program can demonstrate your commitment to your team's growth, leading to higher levels of engagement and loyalty? Tune in! We're embarking on a journey to unravel the hidden power of mentoring in veterinary clinics. We break down how mentoring, a timel...

The Game Changer: High-impact Recruitment for Your Veterinary Clinic

July 25, 2023 02:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MB

Send us a Text Message. This episode uncovers the importance of the candidate experience, and how investing in it, can make your clinic the ultimate work destination. We share the spotlight on five examples of good recruitment experiences and the positive impact they can make at your clinic. Reference articles:  Why the candidate experience matters Candidate rejection Onboarding Statistics VetClinicJobs.com We wrap up with an exciting peek into how a five-star review can elevate your ...

Nurturing Veterinary Sustainability: the Power of Conversation - ep 142

July 18, 2023 16:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MB

Send us a Text Message. Discover the untapped potential of communication skills within your veterinary clinic in this fascinating chat with Dr Meg Irvine from Vet Lifeskills. We promise you an eye-opening exploration into how effective communication training can revolutionise your clinic, leading to fewer client complaints, better NPS scores, and less clients seeking second opinions. It's not only about customer satisfaction though - Dr Meg will demonstrate how this training can revolut...

From Practitioner to Coach: A Veterinarian's Journey to Enhancing Communication and Relationship-Centred Care - ep 141

July 11, 2023 02:00 - 27 minutes - 19.3 MB

Send us a Text Message. Ever wondered about the journey from a fledgling veterinarian to a seasoned practitioner with her own coaching business for other professionals in the field? Our inspiring guest today takes us through her fascinating journey; spotlighting the trials, tribulations, and triumphs she encountered along her path.  As she sheds light on her early passion for veterinary medicine, her challenges as a fresh graduate, and her mid-career crisis, prepare to be inspired by her re...

Unveiling the Values Divide: the Hidden Pitfall in Recruitment Marketing - ep 140

July 04, 2023 02:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MB

Send us a Text Message. Are your recruitment efforts falling short? What if you could transform your clinic's recruitment strategy by focusing on the right values that resonate with job seekers? In this episode, we uncover the untapped potential of talking about employer values such as workforce development, well-being, empowerment, collaboration, and innovation in your job advertisements, and discuss the values job seekers crave like growth and development, work-life balance, autonomy and ...

Harness the power of "values" to up the ante on your recruitment marketing - ep 139

June 27, 2023 02:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MB

Send us a Text Message. Ready to revolutionise your vet clinic's recruitment process and say goodbye to low engagement, high turnover, and skyrocketing costs? Discover the secret to transforming your employer brand and boosting your clinic's success as we dive into the importance of values alignment, transparency, and a values-driven culture in ep 139 - The Power of Values. Join us on this enlightening journey as we follow the experiences of Dr. Chris, a talented veterinarian seeking a n...

Veterinary Recruitment Reimagined - Vet Clinic Jobs Uncovered

June 21, 2023 03:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MB

Send us a Text Message. Do you agree that traditional veterinary recruitment is desperately calling for a better way? Are you sick of being at the mercy of unverified employer review sites and Google to shape your clinic's employer reputation? Are you frustrated by the lack of insight into what it's really like to work at a clinic you've got your eye on?  Today, we unveil VetClinicJobs – the reimagined approach to veterinary recruitment that has the potential to totally revolutionise ...

Introducing the Vet Staff podcast - the Rebrand Special Edition Episode

June 17, 2023 03:00 - 4 minutes - 3.14 MB

Send us a Text Message. Welcome to the exciting new chapter of the Vet Staff podcast, where we promise to help you navigate the ever-changing landscape of recruitment and employer brand marketing in the veterinary world! We're on a mission to revolutionize the recruitment market and create people-first workplaces, so say goodbye to the Paws Claws Wet Noses days and let's embark on this journey together. We couldn't be more thrilled to announce our partnership with VetClinicJobs.com, an inn...

Strategies to Mitigate the Veterinary Shortage: A People-First Approach with Dr Stuart Burrough of Vet Marlborough

June 13, 2023 02:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MB

Send us a Text Message. Julie South of VetStaff speaks with Dr. Stuart Burrough of Vet Marlborough in the final instalment of a three-part series. Dr. Burrough discusses the strategies his clinic has implemented to mitigate the veterinary shortage and create a great place to work. He emphasises the importance of paying staff well enough to remove money as a motivator, and shares his vision for a veterinary business that prioritises personal and professional growth. The episode conclud...

Revolutionising Veterinary Care: Elevating Vet Nurses and Tackling Shortages with Dr. Stuart Burrough

June 06, 2023 02:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MB

Send us a Text Message. Ever wondered how the professional skills of vet nurses could revolutionise the future of veterinary care? Join us for a captivating conversation with Dr. Stuart Burrough, a veterinarian and owner of Vet Marlborough, who shares his journey and innovative approach to task delegation. Learn how this unique principle has transformed Vet Marlborough's practice efficiency, elevating the role of vet nurses and addressing veterinarian shortages. But that's not all - we...

Striking the Balance: Veterinary Medicine at the Cutting Edge with Work-Life Harmony - Dr Stuart Burrough

May 30, 2023 02:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MB

Send us a Text Message. VetStaff's Julie South chats with Dr Stuart Burrough (BVSc., MANZCVS) a veterinarian with a passion for innovation and commitment to veterinary research. Dr. Burrough is the founder and director of Vet Marlborough and discusses his three-month experiences as part of a Practitioner in Residence prog at the University of Florida.   We also delve into Dr. Burrough's innovative approaches to veterinary medicine, including his pioneering work in stem cell therapy for a...

Unleashing the Potential of Vet Nurses in New Zealand with Jade Pengelly - Tales of a Vet Nurse - pt 2

May 23, 2023 02:00 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MB

Send us a Text Message. This is the second in the 2-part series where Julie South interviews veterinary nurse practice manager and author of Tales of a Vet Nurse, Jade Pengelly.   We dive into the controversial topic of how vet nurses are trained and perceived in the UK versus New Zealand.  Jade Pengelly, shares her insights on the similarities and differences between the two nations and her views on what needs to change in New Zealand clinics to help vet nurses reach their full potential...

Tales of a Vet Nurse with Jade Pengelly - pt 1 of 2 - ep 133

May 16, 2023 02:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MB

Send us a Text Message. Are you a veterinary nurse looking to take your career to the next level? If so, you won't want to miss today’s episode! In this first of two episodes, we sit down with Jade Pengelly, a veterinary nurse and published author whose book, "Tales of a Vet Nurse," is a must-read for anyone in the field. Jade is on a mission to help veterinary nurses gain the recognition they deserve both with the public and in clinic. Join us as we dive into Jade's journey, the inspi...

Empowering Your Workforce: How a Quality-of-Life Employer Supports Employees Through Times of Overwhelm and Lack of Control - ep 132

May 09, 2023 02:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MB

Send us a Text Message. Are you an employer looking for ways to enhance the quality of life for yourself and your team in the workplace? Do you often find your team feeling overwhelmed and out of control? As a team leader, do you struggle to provide the right support during difficult times? While the saying "focus on what you can control" can seem trite and unhelpful, it's critical for the well-being of your team. Today is all about practical strategies to help you and your team reg...

The Culture-Positive Approach: How Quality of Life Powers Recruitment Success - ep 131

May 02, 2023 02:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MB

Send us a Text Message. Want to improve job satisfaction and attract high-performing employees? You need to prioritise Quality of Life in your Workplace.  This Culture-Positive concept is gaining popularity.   But what is it exactly and how does it benefit both employees and employers?  Stay tuned as we explore the benefits of Quality of Life in your Workplace, how it can be your clinic’s recruitment superpower and how it can enhance your professional life.  We look at the original si...

Sceptic’s Guide to Gratitude: Discover the Benefits of Cultivating Thankfulness - ep 130

April 25, 2023 02:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MB

Send us a Text Message. Are you curious about the power of gratitude? Perhaps you're sceptical of its benefits, thinking it's just a trendy buzzword.  What if I told you that there's scientific evidence that practicing gratitude can enhance your mental and physical health?  Join me:  today we dive deep into the world of gratitude, exploring its benefits and giving you practical tips on how to cultivate thankfulness in your daily life.  It's not uncommon to be sceptical of the concept of...

Balancing Act: 7 Tips for Work-Life Balance for Introverts and Extroverts - ep 129

April 18, 2023 02:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MB

Send us a Text Message. Are you struggling to juggle your professional and personal life? Do you feel like you're missing out on the things that matter most? Whether you're an introvert or an extrovert, finding the right balance can be a challenge. Here are 7 practical strategies tailored to your intro or extro “vert” personality-type that can help you create the balance you've been dreaming of. A lot of people think that introversion and extroversion is the difference between being ...

Pawsitively Impressive: Leveraging Employee Testimonials for Vet Clinic Employer Branding 101 - ep 128

April 11, 2023 02:00 - 27 minutes - 19.3 MB

Send us a Text Message. Are you a veterinary clinic owner, HR, or Practice Manager struggling to recruit and retain top performers?  Or maybe you're a veterinary professional on the hunt for your next career move?  Either way, this episode is for you!  We're diving into Vet Clinic Employer Branding, the power of employee testimonials to showcase the best clinics in town and how they can help you find the good employers. As a veterinary clinic owner, attracting more, and retaining the t...

Personal Power - Grit + Wonder - A Chat with Companion Animal Dental Specialist - Dr. Crystal Loh - pt 2 - ep 127

April 04, 2023 02:00 - 25 minutes - 17.9 MB

Send us a Text Message. Have you ever felt like you're stuck at the bottom of an insurmountable mountain or in a valley with no way out? How do you maintain that initial sense of wonder you first had when you started your veterinary career?    What is "grit"?  How and when do you use it? In this inspiring and openly honest episode, we continue our conversation with Dr. Crystal Loh, one of New Zealand's three companion animal dental specialists, as she shares the trials and tribulations ...

Beyond the Bite - talking teeth with Dr Crystal Loh - Companion Animal Dental Specialist

March 28, 2023 01:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MB

Send us a Text Message. What would you tell your younger self if you could go back in time? Where's the most interesting place you've ever found a tooth? And what does Hobbiton have to do with becoming a boarded dental specialist? Today, Dr Crystal Loh, one of New Zealand's three companion animal dental specialists, shares her journey towards becoming a Specialist and offers valuable advice for anyone on a similar path. Dr. Crystal Loh has an impressive resume that includes being a M...

Situational Leadership Mastery - Cracking the Leadership Code 101 - pt 4

March 21, 2023 01:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MB

Send us a Text Message. Whether you’re looking to improve your leadership skills or interested in the impact of effective leadership at your vet clinic, today’s 101 Guide to the Situational Leadership Model is for you. Discover how to tailor your leadership style to fit just about any situation to achieve greater team success. Four Situational Leadership Styles: Directing Coaching Supporting Delegating Pros of Situational Leadership Styles Flexibility Team development Improved co...

Leadership 101 pt 3 – Servant, Coaching & Authentic Leadership Styles

March 14, 2023 01:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MB

Send us a Text Message. Today, we're diving into another three powerful leadership styles – servant, coaching and authentic – that can transform the way you lead and inspire others.  We also look at what type of team member thrives best under each of these different leadership styles. Servant vs Coaching vs Authentic Leadership Styles Similarities: All three leadership styles prioritise building positive relationships with their teams. All three leadership styles aim to inspire and moti...

Leadership 101 pt 2 – Managerial, Transformation & Charismatic Leadership Styles

March 07, 2023 01:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MB

Send us a Text Message. Have you ever been drawn to follow a charismatic or transformational Lead Vet or Head Nurse to their next job? If so, you likely understand first-hand how a leader's style can influence their team members' interactions and overall performance.  In this Leadership 101 series, we continue to delve into the different types of leadership styles.  Today we look at the nuances of managerial, charismatic and inspirational leadership.  We’ll explore how to recognise ...

Crack the Code: Your 101 Guide to Recognising Different Leadership Styles - pt 1 - ep 122

February 28, 2023 01:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MB

Send us a Text Message. Crack the Code: Your 101 Guide to Recognising Different Leadership Styles Have you – or someone you know - ever left a workplace not because of the job but because the clinic owner, head nurse or lead vet, let toxic behaviour persist?   If so, you’ll “get” first hand how different leadership styles impact how individuals interact with their team members, how conflicts are resolved (or not), and ultimately how clinic culture is impacted.   By recognising and unders...

Coping in Chaos - 5 strategies to regain control of your life amidst turmoil and uncertainty - ep 121

February 21, 2023 01:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MB

Send us a Text Message. I like to think that the state of my(Julie South) mental health is generally pretty good.   I know how to recognise when I get too close to the edge.  When I get to close to that endless downward negativity spiral where the vortex just sucks me in and it’s hard to move away into a more positive space. This week just gone, I noticed I was starting to edge towards “that” edge.    In times of uncertainty and chaos, it's common to feel overwhelmed and out of control.  ...

How to recognise the Toxic Tactics of Gaslighting, Microaggression, and Passive Aggression in the workplace - ep 120

February 14, 2023 01:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MB

Send us a Text Message. Gaslighting, microaggressions, and passive aggressive behaviour create toxic relationships – at work and at home.  If you – or someone you know – wonders whether you’re going a bit crazy or feel like you have to walk on eggshells around certain people, then this is for you.  Today we look at some gaslighting, microaggression and passive aggressive warning signs and what to do about them, so you can protect yourself and others by recognising these toxic tactics fo...

The Distinction between Equality and Equity for Cost Effective Veterinary Recruitment

February 07, 2023 01:00 - 20 minutes - 14.5 MB

Send us a Text Message. Equality vs Equity for Cost-Effective Veterinary Recruitment Here are 10 distinct ways "equity" is different to "equality" in the veterinary clinic workplace. We look at how you can address those differences to make you a more attractive PEOPLE.FIRST employer.   Being a PEOPLE.FIRST employer will make retention and recruitment of high calibre veterinary professionals much (much!) easier… and more cost effective! To make it easier for you to remember all the differ...

Inclusion vs Diversity - 7 inclusive ways to grow your employer brand as a PEOPLE.FIRST vet clinic

January 31, 2023 01:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MB

Send us a Text Message. There’s been a bit of a jargon bandied around the recruitment and HR worlds over the last few years of DEI – diversity, equity and inclusion.  Let's look at some DEI language - and how that plays out in your clinic - to either encourage inclusion or create cultural divides. Here are seven different things you can look at inside your clinic to encourage diversity and growth – personal, professional and financial, as well as ways to get a better response from your j...

Vet Clinic Fee Increases - 10 ways to make more palatable for your clients so you can give your team a pay rise - ep 117

January 24, 2023 02:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MB

Send us a Text Message. 10 ways to help make your price rises more palatable for your clients so you can give your team a pay rise in these inflationary times Are staff motivation and clinic price increases connected – in this “life according to Julie episode”, I’m going to show you how they are.     But first – some of the backstory so you can see how the dots are all connected 😊 We – VetStaff – have had a bit of a run of calls lately – starting just before Christmas and still going str...

12 ways to avoid (unconscious) interview bias to attract your next dream team member

January 17, 2023 02:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MB

Send us a Text Message. The last two episodes have covered unconscious bias when interviewing with the goal of not only shedding the light on unconscious bias at your clinic, but also to help you get a more diverse team… because, as we all know, the more diverse the opinions and experience you have in a team, the stronger that team is. If you’re a vet or nurse looking to make your next move, YOUR unconscious bias still exists and applies in exactly the same way as it does from the clinic’s...

Cognitive and Unconscious Biases - vet clinic interview blind spot dangers - pt 2 - 115

January 10, 2023 02:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MB

Send us a Text Message. Continuing on from last week's 1-5 of Unconscious Biases: 6. Overconfidence bias Plays out when the recruiter is soooo confident in their own abilities to either pick a good candidate, or to eliminate the supposed bad ones, that they allow confirmation bias to creep in.  7. Similarity attraction bias Sometimes, the similarity attraction bias plays out and replicas of people are hired – because of likeness / similarity – but they incompetent! 8. Illusory correlat...

the dangers of unconscious hiring biases - pt 1 - ep 114

January 03, 2023 02:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MB

Send us a Text Message. One of the “happening things” in the recruitment world in 2022 was the spotlight being shone on diversity. I've identified 16 different unconscious biases we all have when it comes to interviewing – and how these can play out during the recruitment process and what you can do to mitigate these. The end result of all of them is the same:  you may end up discounting and/or overlooking the best person for your clinic’s vacancy. Diversity training Diversity training i...

Veterinary Sector Recruitment Predictions 2023

December 27, 2022 01:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MB

These 8 predictions are in no order of priority as they’re all important. #1 - vet clinic employer branding #2 - job sharing and genuine part time roles #3 – how remuneration is “packaged” #4 - veterinary nurse job satisfaction #5 – the really good employers will get better and the vet clinic employer brand divide will widen #6 – personalisation in recruitment will be crucial - AI – artificial intelligence and computerised recruitment bots will be used more and more, which will, ironic...

Veterinary Sector Recruitment Predictions 2023 - 113

December 27, 2022 01:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MB

Send us a Text Message. These 8 predictions are in no order of priority as they’re all important. #1 - vet clinic employer branding #2 - job sharing and genuine part time roles #3 – how remuneration is “packaged” #4 - veterinary nurse job satisfaction #5 – the really good employers will get better and the vet clinic employer brand divide will widen #6 – personalisation in recruitment will be crucial - AI – artificial intelligence and computerised recruitment bots will be used more and...

Veterinary Professionalism and Collegiality - Dr Paul Unsworth - pt 3 - ep 112

December 20, 2022 02:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MB

Send us a Text Message. How professional or collegial is the veterinary profession in New Zealand ? We pick up today where Dr Paul Unsworth gets on his self-professed soapbox about the requirement for veterinarians to work after hours.  He parallels the after hours requirements and expectations of veterinary medicine versus human medicine.      I’m interested to hear your thoughts and ideas on this – please feel free to comment wherever you’re listening to this episode. I’m sure I’m not...

Dr Paul Unsworth - what determines a good vet and a good vet clinic - pt 2 - ep 111

December 13, 2022 01:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MB

Send us a Text Message. What makes a "good" veterinarian and/or a "good" veterinary clinic.   Today Dr Paul Unsworth challenges me - Julie South - with specificity.    As he says, "good" and "bad" aren't easily classified. If getting fit is on your to-do list for 2023, then stay tuned to the end to find out how to save $500 on an ebike. Today, UK-qualified New Zealand locum veterinarian, Dr Paul Unsworth talks about and reflects on: ·       What determines a “good” vet ·       What det...

Dr Paul Unsworth - veterinary career predictions - ep 110

December 06, 2022 01:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MB

Send us a Text Message. Crystal Ball Gazing Today we do a bit of crystal ball gazing with Dr Paul Unsworth – Companion Animal Locum Veterinarian.   This is the first of a multi-part series. We’re talking about some of the changes Dr Paul has seen since he started his career. Gender Equality and Diversity We also talk about gender equality and professional representation which always a topic that results in passionate debate.  Using my words, not his, the veterinary profession has evolve...

Dr Jade Hackney - it's time for a new business model - thriving clinics with part timers - pt 3 - ep 109

November 29, 2022 01:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MB

Send us a Text Message. The old model of running a veterinary business no longer works - it's time for a fresh look and different approach. This is the final episode (of 3) is Dr Jade Hackney’s series about life after veterinary burnout and recovery. At the Christchurch wellness symposium I - Julie South - spent the first day sitting next to a part-time vet - she:   worked 3x 10-hour days...  was a fully engaged, high producing, veterinarian totally committed to her clinic...    had a ...

From Burnout to Living Life to the Full - Companion Animal Veterinarian - Dr Jade Hackney - pt 2 - ep108

November 22, 2022 01:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MB

Send us a Text Message. This is the second in the multi part series where Companion Animal Veterinarian Dr Jade Hackney  shares her path to living life to the full as a healthy and loving, long-term life partner and fully engaged veterinarian. Dr Jade talks about: the moment she and her life partner realised they no longer wanted to work fulltime in jobs they didn't enjoy to pay someone else's mortgage; their journey to owning their own home in their 30s - mortgage-free; what 'living li...

Veterinary Burnout and Recovery with Dr Jade Hackney - ep 107

November 15, 2022 01:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MB

Send us a Text Message. You can take the person out of vetting but can you take vetting out of the person?    This series of episodes with Dr Jade Hackney was recorded a few months’ ago but I thought the topic was very relevant – especially for veterinary professionals who may be reconsidering their careers in the veterinary space… especially the clinical veterinary space. For example, when you reconsider your career as a veterinarian – not once, but twice – what might that look like and ...

Climate Change Ambassador - NZ Vet Association - Dr Jane Ough - pt 2 - ep 106

November 08, 2022 01:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MB

Send us a Text Message. This is the second of the two part series with Dr Jane Ough – Companion Animal Veterinarian at South Wairarapa Vets – who’s wearing her very new New Zealand Veterinary Association Climate Change Ambassador’s hat. If you haven’t listened to the first part – 105 – I recommend you do that, to give you context for today’s continuation of our chat. We join the conversation where Jane expresses how worried she is that not enough people are taking steps to offset their ow...

Climate Change Ambassador - NZ Vet Association - Dr Jane Ough - pt 1 - ep 105

November 01, 2022 01:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MB

Send us a Text Message. Today we’re with Dr Jane Ough – Companion Animal Veterinarian at South Wairarapa Vets – who’s wearing her very new New Zealand Veterinary Association Climate Change Ambassador’s hat. This is the second time Dr Jane has been on Paws Claws Wet Noses.    You can listen to her previous episodes 87, 88 and 89 – where she introduced the climate change initiatives South Wairarapa Vets has implemented.   Today, Jane talks about how the NZVA Climate Change Ambassador volun...

Prof John Munday continued - world first RAS research to treat cancer in cats and dogs - pt 2 - ep 104

October 25, 2022 01:00 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MB

Send us a Text Message. The second in the two part series where Professor John Munday talks about his world-first RAS research to treat cancer in cats and dogs.    After graduating, he worked for 2 years in a mixed animal practice in Whangarei.  He then returned to Massey and completed a PhD.  After completing his doctorate John then did a 2-year residency in veterinary pathology at Michigan State University before working as an assistant professor at the University of Georgia for 4 yea...

Prof John Munday - world first RAS research to treat cancer in cats and dogs - pt 1 - ep 103

October 18, 2022 02:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MB

Send us a Text Message. Professor John Munday is a Massey University graduate.  After graduating, he worked for 2 years in a mixed animal practice in Whangarei.  He then returned to Massey and completed a PhD.   After completing his doctorate John then did a 2-year residency in veterinary pathology at Michigan State University before working as an assistant professor at the University of Georgia for 4 years.   It was at this time he decided to return home and joined the veterinary path...

Dr Megan Alderson - The Vet Thrive Collective - Veterinary Mental Wellbeing - ep 102

October 11, 2022 02:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MB

Send us a Text Message. Dr Megan Alderson, Companion Animal Veterinarian  + principal and partner of the Strand Veterinarian in Parnell, Auckland, New Zealand, introduces her new initiative The Vet Thrive Collective. In this episode Dr Megan and Julie talk about the six shields (tenets) that form part of the Vet Thrive Collective wellbeing programme: Breathe Rest Nourish Flow Forgive Compassion Dr Megan (and Dr Francesca from last week) will be presenting at the NZVA Wellbeing and B...

Vet Clinic Client Research with Dr Francesca Brown - part 2 - ep 101

October 04, 2022 02:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MB

Send us a Text Message. Continuing on from episode 100 is part 2 of Dr Francesca Brown's research about what vet clinic clients want. The importance of training front line staff. Regard staff training as an investment, not a cost. A valuable strategy vet clinics can copy from dental clinics to help improve their bottom line. How important (or not) is pet insurance?    How the 20 / 80 Pareto Principal plays out in clinic and how you can implement strategies to get more clients like the ...

What do vet clinic clients really want? Dr Francesca Brown research - ep 100

September 27, 2022 01:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MB

Send us a Text Message. Dr Francesca Brown is a veterinarian who graduated from Massey University’s class of 1998.   Since graduating and gaining experience in clinical practice she moved to education and then leadership in Allied Veterinary Professional education, at both Otago Polytechnic, as the Head of the School of Veterinary Nursing and nationally as the Chair of the Educational Standards committee for Allied Veterinary Professionals.  Over her career Dr Francesca’s seen first-hand,...

5 steps to creating an Employer Value Proposition (EVP) that attracts high performers

September 20, 2022 03:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MB

Send us a Text Message. EVP – Employee Value Proposition – the tacit understanding about how an employer treats its employees What an employer promises its employees goes beyond the legal requirements of being paid for the work done (by the employee) and the health and safety obligations employers have. It’s about whether your clinic allows a blind eye to be turned when someone’s bullied … or a sexist, ageist or racist comment is made … it’s about whether you might experience an eye-roll ...

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