Mastering Self Composure and Situational Awareness - Resiliency - pt 7 - ep 163
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Grappling with emotional outbursts or witnessing them in others can be an overwhelming (and rather e...
How to Grow Your Resiliency Quotient: the 5 Imposter Syndrome Architypes - ep 162
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Overcome Imposter Syndrome with Vet Staff's Julie South! Learn strategies to break free from se...
How Self Confidence & Defeating Imposter Syndrome Helps Grow Your Resiliency Quotient - ep 161
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered why some veterinary professionals seem to handle adversity better than others...
Building Resilience by Challenging Your Limiting Beliefs - pt 4 - ep 160
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Limiting beliefs are self-imposed barriers that prevent you from achieving your goals, narrow your t...
Building a Resilient Mindset: The Power of Realistic Optimism - Resiliency - pt 3
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you cultivating the right kind of optimism in your personal and professional life? How to Grow...
Growing Your Grit: The Role of Personal Responsibility in Building Resilience
05 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What if you possessed an untapped superpower that could transform your life? Today, we're going...
Mastering the Art of Resilience in an Unpredictable World - part 1
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes life gets in the way of everything - oftentimes it can feel like a whirlwind of chaos. W...
Boosting Team Dynamics and Enhancing Emotional Intelligence with DISC Styles
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you ready to demystify the four stages of team development? With the help of our guest, Lucy Smi...
Unlocking Workplace Harmony: Exploring Personality Profiling with Lucy Smith
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ever dreamed of transforming your workplace into a harmonious, productive haven? Are you eager to un...
Cultivating Empathy: Strategies for Forgiving When it Feels Impossible - #forgiveness - ep 154
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ever feel the weight of bitterness holding you back? Today, we're going to unburden ourselves b...
Exploring the Depths of Collective Forgiveness: From Historical Atrocities to Corporate Scandals
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you ready to journey into the depths of collective (group) forgiveness? Today we look at histor...
The Power of Forgiveness in the High-stakes Ethical Veterinary World
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered how forgiveness can apply when there's the moral dilemma of and justice colouri...
Transforming Veterinary Clinic Culture through the Power of Forgiveness
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What if the culture within your veterinary clinic could be transformed by one simple concept - forgi...
Transforming Vet Clinic Culture Through the Power of Forgiveness
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What if the key to a harmonious and productive veterinary clinic lies in the simple act of forgivene...
Unlocking Personal Growth and Professional Fulfilment Through Self-Forgiveness
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that self-forgiveness is the key to unlock personal growth and professional fulfilment?...
Exploring the Complex World of Forgiveness in Diverse Cultures and Workplaces
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that numerous societal and personal factors shape our ability to forgive?Understand the...
Exploring the Neuroscience of Forgiveness and Its Influence on Health
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What if the key to lasting contentment and success lies in the intricate workings of the human brain...
Exploring Resentment Rumination: The Thief of Personal Growth and Shared Joy
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered how forgiveness could be the key to unlocking lasting contentment and success...
Exploring Social Intelligence: A Key to Personal and Professional Development
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Emotional and social intelligence: discover how to harness their power to spark new connections, o...
The Power of Mentoring in Veterinary Clinics to Improve Recruitment & Retention
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered why more than 40% of workers without a mentor have considered leaving their job in the...
The Game Changer: High-impact Recruitment for Your Veterinary Clinic
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode uncovers the importance of the candidate experience, and how investing in it, can make ...
Nurturing Veterinary Sustainability: the Power of Conversation - ep 142
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discover the untapped potential of communication skills within your veterinary clinic in this fascin...
From Practitioner to Coach: A Veterinarian's Journey to Enhancing Communication and Relationship-Centred Care - ep 141
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered about the journey from a fledgling veterinarian to a seasoned practitioner with her ow...
Unveiling the Values Divide: the Hidden Pitfall in Recruitment Marketing - ep 140
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are your recruitment efforts falling short? What if you could transform your clinic's recruitme...
Harness the power of "values" to up the ante on your recruitment marketing - ep 139
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ready to revolutionise your vet clinic's recruitment process and say goodbye to low engagement,...
Veterinary Recruitment Reimagined - Vet Clinic Jobs Uncovered
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you agree that traditional veterinary recruitment is desperately calling for a better way? Are yo...
Introducing the Vet Staff podcast - the Rebrand Special Edition Episode
17 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the exciting new chapter of the Vet Staff podcast, where we promise to help you navigate ...
Strategies to Mitigate the Veterinary Shortage: A People-First Approach with Dr Stuart Burrough of Vet Marlborough
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Julie South of VetStaff speaks with Dr. Stuart Burrough of Vet Marlborough in the final instalment o...
Revolutionising Veterinary Care: Elevating Vet Nurses and Tackling Shortages with Dr. Stuart Burrough
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered how the professional skills of vet nurses could revolutionise the future of veterinary...
Striking the Balance: Veterinary Medicine at the Cutting Edge with Work-Life Harmony - Dr Stuart Burrough
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
VetStaff's Julie South chats with Dr Stuart Burrough (BVSc., MANZCVS) a veterinarian with a pas...
Unleashing the Potential of Vet Nurses in New Zealand with Jade Pengelly - Tales of a Vet Nurse - pt 2
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is the second in the 2-part series where Julie South interviews veterinary nurse practice manag...
Tales of a Vet Nurse with Jade Pengelly - pt 1 of 2 - ep 133
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you a veterinary nurse looking to take your career to the next level? If so, you won't want...
Empowering Your Workforce: How a Quality-of-Life Employer Supports Employees Through Times of Overwhelm and Lack of Control - ep 132
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you an employer looking for ways to enhance the quality of life for yourself and your team in th...
The Culture-Positive Approach: How Quality of Life Powers Recruitment Success - ep 131
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Want to improve job satisfaction and attract high-performing employees? You need to prioritise Quali...
Sceptic’s Guide to Gratitude: Discover the Benefits of Cultivating Thankfulness - ep 130
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you curious about the power of gratitude?Perhaps you're sceptical of its benefits, thinking...
Balancing Act: 7 Tips for Work-Life Balance for Introverts and Extroverts - ep 129
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you struggling to juggle your professional and personal life? Do you feel like you're missi...
Pawsitively Impressive: Leveraging Employee Testimonials for Vet Clinic Employer Branding 101 - ep 128
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you a veterinary clinic owner, HR, or Practice Manager struggling to recruit and retain top perf...
Personal Power - Grit + Wonder - A Chat with Companion Animal Dental Specialist - Dr. Crystal Loh - pt 2 - ep 127
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever felt like you're stuck at the bottom of an insurmountable mountain or in a valley...
Beyond the Bite - talking teeth with Dr Crystal Loh - Companion Animal Dental Specialist
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What would you tell your younger self if you could go back in time? Where's the most interestin...
Situational Leadership Mastery - Cracking the Leadership Code 101 - pt 4
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you’re looking to improve your leadership skills or interested in the impact of effective ...
Leadership 101 pt 3 – Servant, Coaching & Authentic Leadership Styles
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we're diving into another three powerful leadership styles – servant, coaching and aut...
Leadership 101 pt 2 – Managerial, Transformation & Charismatic Leadership Styles
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever been drawn to follow a charismatic or transformational Lead Vet or Head Nurse to their...
Crack the Code: Your 101 Guide to Recognising Different Leadership Styles - pt 1 - ep 122
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Crack the Code: Your 101 Guide to Recognising Different Leadership StylesHave you – or someone you...
Coping in Chaos - 5 strategies to regain control of your life amidst turmoil and uncertainty - ep 121
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I like to think that the state of my(Julie South) mental health is generally pretty good. I know ...
How to recognise the Toxic Tactics of Gaslighting, Microaggression, and Passive Aggression in the workplace - ep 120
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Gaslighting, microaggressions, and passive aggressive behaviour create toxic relationships – at wo...
The Distinction between Equality and Equity for Cost Effective Veterinary Recruitment
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Equality vs Equity for Cost-Effective Veterinary RecruitmentHere are 10 distinct ways "equity&q...
Inclusion vs Diversity - 7 inclusive ways to grow your employer brand as a PEOPLE.FIRST vet clinic
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There’s been a bit of a jargon bandied around the recruitment and HR worlds over the last few year...
Vet Clinic Fee Increases - 10 ways to make more palatable for your clients so you can give your team a pay rise - ep 117
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
10 ways to help make your price rises more palatable for your clients so you can give your team a pa...
12 ways to avoid (unconscious) interview bias to attract your next dream team member
17 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The last two episodes have covered unconscious bias when interviewing with the goal of not only shed...
Cognitive and Unconscious Biases - vet clinic interview blind spot dangers - pt 2 - 115
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Continuing on from last week's 1-5 of Unconscious Biases:6. Overconfidence biasPlays out when t...
the dangers of unconscious hiring biases - pt 1 - ep 114
03 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One of the “happening things” in the recruitment world in 2022 was the spotlight being shone on ...
Veterinary Sector Recruitment Predictions 2023 - 113
27 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
These 8 predictions are in no order of priority as they’re all important.#1 - vet clinic employer ...
Veterinary Professionalism and Collegiality - Dr Paul Unsworth - pt 3 - ep 112
20 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How professional or collegial is the veterinary profession in New Zealand ? We pick up today where D...
Dr Paul Unsworth - what determines a good vet and a good vet clinic - pt 2 - ep 111
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What makes a "good" veterinarian and/or a "good" veterinary clinic. Today Dr ...
Dr Paul Unsworth - veterinary career predictions - ep 110
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Crystal Ball GazingToday we do a bit of crystal ball gazing with Dr Paul Unsworth – Companion Anim...
Dr Jade Hackney - it's time for a new business model - thriving clinics with part timers - pt 3 - ep 109
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The old model of running a veterinary business no longer works - it's time for a fresh look and...
From Burnout to Living Life to the Full - Companion Animal Veterinarian - Dr Jade Hackney - pt 2 - ep108
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is the second in the multi part series where Companion Animal Veterinarian Dr Jade Hackney sh...
Veterinary Burnout and Recovery with Dr Jade Hackney - ep 107
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You can take the person out of vetting but can you take vetting out of the person? This series o...
Climate Change Ambassador - NZ Vet Association - Dr Jane Ough - pt 2 - ep 106
08 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is the second of the two part series with Dr Jane Ough – Companion Animal Veterinarian at Sou...
Climate Change Ambassador - NZ Vet Association - Dr Jane Ough - pt 1 - ep 105
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re with Dr Jane Ough – Companion Animal Veterinarian at South Wairarapa Vets – who’...
Prof John Munday continued - world first RAS research to treat cancer in cats and dogs - pt 2 - ep 104
25 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The second in the two part series where Professor John Munday talks about his world-first RAS resear...
Prof John Munday - world first RAS research to treat cancer in cats and dogs - pt 1 - ep 103
18 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Professor John Munday is a Massey University graduate. After graduating, he worked for 2 years in ...
Dr Megan Alderson - The Vet Thrive Collective - Veterinary Mental Wellbeing - ep 102
11 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Megan Alderson, Companion Animal Veterinarian + principal and partner of the Strand Veterinaria...
Vet Clinic Client Research with Dr Francesca Brown - part 2 - ep 101
04 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Continuing on from episode 100 is part 2 of Dr Francesca Brown's research about what vet clinic...
What do vet clinic clients really want? Dr Francesca Brown research - ep 100
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Francesca Brown is a veterinarian who graduated from Massey University’s class of 1998. Since...
5 steps to creating an Employer Value Proposition (EVP) that attracts high performers
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EVP – Employee Value Proposition – the tacit understanding about how an employer treats its empl...
4 ways to create a vet clinic culture worth celebrating - 098
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When you – or your team – show up for work at your vet clinic, what is it you want them to feel ...
How to increase staff retention at your clinic by 82% - 097
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Here are six make-sense steps to help increase staff retention at your clinic by 82% and increase st...
Dr Cath Watson - Companion Animal Veterinarian - Healthy Pets New Zealand - pt 3 of 3
30 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What is "constructive dismissal" - 101 employment law overview with Julie South. Dr Cath...
Dr Cath Watson - Companion Animal Veterinarian - Healthy Pets New Zealand - pt2 095
23 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Part 2 of 3 chats Julie South had with Companion Animal Veterinarian and Chair of Healthy Pets New Z...
Dr Cath Watson - Companion Animal Veterinarian - Healthy Pets New Zealand - pt1 094
16 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Cath Watson, BVSc - Companion Animal Veterinarian - has worked in a range of practices, both in h...
6 things to consider before you accept the counter job offer - 093
08 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Before you start looking for your next vet or vet nurse job – there are some things you need to do...
7 attributes of great team players - 092
02 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
7 attributes of great team players1. Understand their role2. Embrace collaboration3. ...
5 great leadership skills to develop in your vet clinic and life - ep 091
26 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What makes a great leader? Are people born natural leaders or can leadership be developed and ...
WORD POWER - how one small word can undermine your authority & leadership - ep 090
19 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
One small word - four different situations when you probably don't even realise you're usi...
Pressure is not Stress + Dr Jane Ough - pt 3 of 3 - more winners - ep 089
12 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Pressure is not Stress - Nick Petrie - Presenter at the NZVA 2022 Conference - VBB sessionNicholas P...
Vet Salary Data + Chocolate Tuesday Winner + Conservation with Dr Jane Ough - pt 2 of 3 - EP 088
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
VETERINARY CLINIC SALARY DATADr Mark Hosking, CEO of Franklin Vets, is a member of the NZVAs Veterin...
Conference Competitions and Conservation + Dr Jane Ough - pt 1 of 3
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Jane Ough is a Senior Companion Animal Veterinarian at South Wairarapa Veterinary Services. D...
Iain McLachlan - CEO and Registrar - New Zealand Veterinary Council - pt 3 of 3
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The third and final episode with Iain McLachlan – CEO of the New Zealand Veterinary Council.We tal...
Iain McLachlan - CEO and Registrar - New Zealand Veterinary Council - pt 2 of 3
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The second of three episodes with Iain McLachlan – CEO of the New Zealand Veterinary Council.We ta...
Iain McLachlan - CEO and Registrar - New Zealand Veterinary Council - pt 1 of 3
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we start the first of three episodes where Iain McLachlan – CEO of the New Zealand Veterinar...
8 questions vet clinics need to ask (with answers) before working with a recruitment agency - ep 083
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Part 2 of the "Qs to A recruitment agencies before working with them" series.This episode ...
9 questions vet med professionals should ask a recruitment agency before working with them
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Not all recruitment agencies are created equal. Some recruitment agencies use the "spray and...
Dr Ashley O'Driscoll - pt2 of 2 - Large Animal Veterinarian + Emergency Veterinarian + Paw Print Home Euthanasia Service
17 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is part 2 of a 2 part series with Dr Ashley O'Driscoll, DVM, BSc.Dr O’Driscoll has worke...
Dr Ashley O'Driscoll - Large Animal Veterinarian + Emergency Veterinarian + Paw Print Home Euthanasia Service
10 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr O’Driscoll has worked in several New Zealand veterinary clinics – on both Islands - as a pet ...
VetStaff Vet Sector State of the Nation Survey 2022 - findings overview
03 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This VetStaff survey was run over four weeks - promoted via FB, Insta, LI and this podcast.Responden...
4 case studies of successful pay raises for vets and vet nurses
26 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
VetStaff does more than flick job seekers' CV onto vet clinics like their competitors - who the...
Dr Krispin Kannan - Large Animal Veterinarian - ep 077
19 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re a recent or new vet science graduate of Massey University then regardless of where you’...
Dr Karli Houston - Marathon Running Fundraising Small Animal Veterinarian
12 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Karli Houston is a marathon running, fundraising, companion animal veterinarian. Karli was born...
11 veterinary grad first job interview questions new grads should ask at job interviews
05 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Being interviewed for your first job straight out of vet school and university isn’t the same as b...
15 Job Interview Questions Job Seekers Can Ask Vet Clinic Interviewers
29 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
At job interviewers, hiring managers / interviewers usually ask "do you have any questions you&...
How to use the STAR framework to answer behaviour-based job interview questions
22 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When someone asks you to “tell me about a time when …..” this is where the STAR methodology ki...
9 behaviour based job interview questions for veterinary professionals
15 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
9 behaviour focussed job interview questions that job seekers roll their eyes at, and interviewers f...
Veterinarian Dr Helen Beattie - Veterinarians for Animal Welfare Aotearoa - life after the NZ Veterinary Association - part 3 of 3
08 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Veterinarian Dr Helen Beattie on:life after Chief Veterinary Officer at the New Zealand Veterinary A...
Veterinarian Dr Helen Beattie - Conflict, Tension and Veterinary Moral Distress - part 2 of 3
01 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Veterinarian Dr Helen Beattie on:Conflict, Tension & Moral DistressBooks Helen's reading an...
Veterinarian Dr Helen Beattie - early career highlights - foot and mouth + M.bovis response teams
22 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Helen Beattie grew up on a South Island Central High Country station before going to Massey Unive...
Vet Clinics as Critical Services, Isolating at Work and How to Pay Employees (or not)
15 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we’re looking at what vet clinics need to do to navigate Phase 2 of Omicron, what paymen...
NZs borders open - how it impacts vet clinics and overseas qualified vets working in New Zealand
08 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How NZ vet clinics and overseas qualified vets are impacted In real terms, what difference does t...
Vet Clinic Employee Engagement - pt 2 - 7 questions to ask in line with Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
01 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
So far, we’ve looked at the cost of employee turnover – episode 64 – how to lower the cost of ...
Vet Clinic Employee Engagement - the 5P questions - ep 065
25 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Vet Clinic Employee Engagement Index QuestionsThe second of a multi episode series focussed on helpi...