Vet Clinic Employee Turnover - how to calculate the real cost - ep 064
18 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Vet Clinic Employee Turnover Costs & CompositionToday’s show is the first of a multi episode s...
Vet Nurse of the Year 2021 - Margie Rutherford - part 2 of 2
11 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Margie's dreams, aspirations and how vet clinics can pay their vet nurses moreThis is the secon...
Vet Nurse of the Year 2021 - Margie Rutherford of The Strand Veterinarian
04 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Vet Nurse Margie Rutherford's Visions for Veterinary Nursing in New ZealandMargie Rutherford, B...
the SMARTER SWOT way for veterinary professionals to live the life they want
28 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The step-by-step framework that's guaranteed to help you live the life you want. Using the SM...
Vet clinic toxicity - 10 warning signs and how to recognise vet clinic toxicity at the job interview
21 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A vet clinic's workplace toxicity negatively impacts a clinic’s ability to ever become an Emp...
Vet clinic employer branding + vet clinic employer of choice + vet clinic employer value propositions for better recruitment outcomes
14 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How to become a Vet Clinic Employer of Choice so that you create your own clinic's wait list of...
Vet Clinic Employment Law 101 - Constructive Dismissals + Personal Grievances + Workplace Bullying
07 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Vet clinics experience high staff burnout, high staff turnover, some (sadly) have reputations for al...
11 Employment Law Myths Debunked for Vet Clinic Employers and Employees
30 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lately I’ve seen a few vets and clinics get caught out by believing one of the many urban myths th...
Vet clinic Sustainability - Q&A with Sophie Kennedy of The Strand Veterinarian - ep 056
23 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is the fourth episode in the sustainability series and today we’re with Sophie Kennedy of The...
Large Animal Veterinarian + Sustainability Lead at Zoetis NZ - Kristen Baxter - sustainability steps in the kiwi vetmed industry
16 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In 2019, Zoetis NZ set up a new internal group to examine environmental, social and governance aspec...
Vet Clinics and the pandemic - are patients being treated better or worse (pt 2) + doggie dancing with Dr Paolo Lencioni - ep 054
08 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Paulo Lencioni – a companion animal vet turned computer coder turned practising accountant spec...
Vet Clinics and the pandemic - are patients being treated better or worse...? ep 053
02 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Veterinarian Dr Paolo Lencioni - co-author of September 2021 Vet Clinic Practice White Paper “The ...
Sustainable Vet Practices - 6 easy to implement differences you can make in your vet clinic in 6 months - 052
26 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sustainable Vet Clinic Practice - CeeJay Donovan of Massey Vets in Palmerston North - chats about he...
Vet and Vet Clinic Immigration New Zealand matters | visas | MIQ | ep 051
19 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to matters "immigration" in New Zealand there are all sorts of changing scen...
Companion Animal Vet Dr Liza Schneider - Holistic Vets - Vet Clinic Sustainability - 050
12 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Veterinarian Dr Liza Schneider is one of New Zealand’s leading authorities in holistic animal heal...
Vet Clinic Sustainability - Q&A with Drs Francesca Brown, Rose Unsworth, Liza Schneider - where and how to start with being a sustainable vet clinic
05 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Vet Clinic Sustainability - three vet panel discussion on what vet clinics can do to start or furthe...
Veterinarian Lucy Scott - Behaviour Vet - A Member of the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists in Veterinary Behaviour - ep 048
27 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Guest: Dr Lucy Scott - New Zealand Registered Veterinarian from the Massey Veterinary Science clas...
vets and vet clinics - attitude of gratitude + kiss your brain in gratitude for wellness
21 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Vets and Vet Clinics: how to incorporate an attitude of gratitude in your life for well healthI’...
Vet clinic internet and cyber security protection flaws and fixes - ep 046
14 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Vet clinics: how secure is your website or internet system?Do you have a recovery or contingency p...
Vet Students - smart money advice questions with Janet Natta - pt 2 of 2 - ep 045
07 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Vet Science Student Q&A - part 2 of 2Although today’s episode specifically answers Massey stud...
044 - Positive Mental Attitude Through Covid Lockdown for VetMed Professionals
31 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mindset – how to stay sane when your world appears to be spinning out of control crazy through Cov...
043 - part 2 of 2 - how Dr Jocelyn Birch Baker attracts and embraces part timers to run a profitable smooth operating vet clinic
24 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Julie South interviews Jocelyn Birch Baker of Smooth Operating Vets + High Street Veterinary Clinic ...
042 - How to embrace and retain part time vet mums at your veterinary clinic with Dr Jocelyn Birch Baker of Smooth Operating Vets - part 1/2
17 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Julie South interviews Jocelyn Birch Baker of Smooth Operating Vets + High Street Veterinary Clinic ...
041 - Massey University Vet Science student Q and A - recruitment and first job questions
10 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week Massey University Veterinary Science students asked Julie South questions relating to thei...
040 - Emotional Intelligence - 6 ways to lead as an emotionally intelligent leader
03 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE - EQ - part 2 (of 2)Strategies to become more emotionally intelligent6 ways e...
039 - EQ - Emotional Intelligence - 12 statements low EQ people make
27 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re looking at emotional intelligence (EQ) and how essential having a high EQ score is to ...
038 - Dr Yvonne Clark - Companion Animal Veterinarian | Volunteer Veterinarian | New Zealand - similarities and differences as a veterinarian
20 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Has the idea of volunteering your amazing veterinary skills - either as a veterinarian or veterinary...
037 - 15 signs it's time to look for another veterinary clinic job
13 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
15 signs it’s time to change jobs + 4 next steps1. By the time Sunday night comes around...
036 - veterinary clinic employee exit Interviews + off-boarding + recent immigration & employment news
06 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The WHAT, WHY, WHEN & HOW to conduct EXIT INTERVIEWS at your Veterinary ClinicQuestions to ask a...
035 - 15 questions to ask veterinary professionals at job interviews to determine whether they'll MESS or MESH with your clinic
29 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Asking good quality questions gets you good quality answersIn this episode you'll discover 15 q...
034 - How to Recruit, Retain and Rouse Generation Z in Your Veterinary Clinic
21 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Gen Z are those grads who started entering the workforce a few years ago. They’re also called the...
033 - Dr Bryan Gregor - Veterinarian and host of The VetPodcast - part 2 of 2
14 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is part 2 of my catch up with (retired) veterinarian Dr Bryan Gregor.If you’ve been listening...
032 - Dr Bryan Gregor - Veterinarian and host of The VetPodcast - part 1 of 2
08 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve been listening to my podcasts for the last 6 episodes or so, you’ll have heard me talk...
031 - Richard Howard - Pathways NZ - new Immigration New Zealand Employer Accreditation requirements - bonus episode
03 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is a bonus episode because Immigration New Zealand recently announced that, effective 1 Novembe...
030 - Dr Megan Alderson - The Strand Veterinarian - her journey to implementing mental wellness in her veterinary clinic
01 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Megan Alderson of The Strand Veterinarian in Parnell, Auckland, New Zealand, talks about implemen...
029 - Dr Francesca Brown - Healthy Vet Professionals = Healthy Vet Clinic Bottom Lines
23 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Part 2 (of 2) with Dr Francesa Brown on how to have a healthy vet clinic and a healthy bottom line.D...
028 - Dr Francesca Brown - is it possible to have healthy staff AND a healthy bottom line in NZ veterinary clinics? - part 1 of 2
18 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week is part 1 of a two-part series with Dr Francesca Brown of Otago Polytechnic.If you don’t...
027 - MindfulMay - ezyVet - mindfulness introduction webinars - May 2021
11 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The veterinary practice management software company ezyVet launched MindfulMay as a way to give back...
026 - Questions you can and cannot ask your colleagues or job-seeking candidates when interviewing them
04 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know there are questions you just can’t ask your coworkers … your colleagues... at work ...
025 - Dr Steve Merchant - IndieVets Q&A
27 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
IndieVets - the collaborative and expanding group of independently owned and operated kiwi veterinar...
024 - Covid-19 Vaccination Roll Out - what to do and not to do - how to be a Good Faith Employer
20 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is to help veterinary clinic employers AND employees navigate the troubled waters of Co...
023 - Dr Alejandra Arbe-Montoya - Veterinarian Moral Distress, Moral Conflict & Conscientious Objection
13 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Alejandra Arbe-Montoya a PhD candidate from the University of Adelaide and Julie South discuss:Wh...
022 - Negotiating Like A Pro - Never Split the Difference - Chris Voss - book introduction
06 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Does the thought of negotiating have you breaking out into a sweat or in hives?Would you rather do a...
021 - Dr Rose Unsworth - what it's like working in New Zealand as an overseas qualified veterinarian
30 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What's it like working in New Zealand as an overseas-qualified veterinarian?This episode is the...
020 - Hnry App | James Fuller | accounting service especially for self-employed locums | contractors
22 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s show is especially helpful for existing locums of any kind: veterinarians, nurses and ve...
019 - 6 ways veterinary clinics can improve the ROI on their job advertisements
16 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode:My thoughts on whether I think we have a veterinary shortage (or not).The sh...
018 - Dr Jasmin Klocker | Open Letter CVE & AVA | veterinary shortage | some solutions
09 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week I want to start a conversation, a discussion – with YOU. I want to know what YOUR tho...
017 – Compassionomics - the revolutionary scientific evidence that caring makes a difference - book review
02 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
At the beginning of this year, I had the opportunity of catching up with a VetStaff locum for lunch....
016 - for Veterinary Professionals - the $1,500 Virbac Rural Women New Zealand Animal Health Graduate Grant
23 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you're a new veterinary graduate - veterinarian, veterinary nurse or veterinary technician t...
015 - new Covid-19 subsidies & payments + border crossing requirements - February 2021
16 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Given that Covid-19 has been brought front-and-centre back into our lives and our businesses this we...
014 - Covid-19 vaccine rollout - can employers mandate - the jab or my job?
11 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Now that there’s talk the Covid-19 vaccine being rolled out in Godzone Aotearoa New Zealand – an...
013 - Reference Checks - 9 questions to ask | what you can and cannot do - or ask | NZ law
09 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Reference (and background) checking - why you absolutely must see it as an investment rather than a ...
012 - Dr Vanessa Johnson | imposter syndrome | handling stress | attitude journal | mental health
02 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As you’ll hear from Vanessa’s accent – she’s not a kiwi - she left her family and friends in...
011 - mindsets: how to recognise, maximise & materialise the growth (vs fixed) mindset to grow your veterinary clinic
26 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode is about the importance of having a GROWTH MINDSET vs a FIXED MINDSET and how to u...
010 - Veterinary profession compassion fatigue | tips and strategies to cope | positive psychology | mindfulness
16 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is the fourth episode (004) in the series supporting the parliamentary petition at GetVets.NZ.T...
009 - Dr Rose Unsworth - locum stresses in clinic and in life pre- and during border closures
12 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is the fourth episode in the series supporting WHY I’m launching a parliamentary petition req...
008 - veterinary superpowers + NZVC Workforce Survey + MPI + veterinary shortages - part 3
05 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is the third podcast in the series giving the background info as to why I’m supporting NZs ve...
007 - Compassion Fatigue - what you can do to help your favourite veterinary professionals alleviate this condition - veterinarian shortage - part 2
30 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week we look at some of the mental stresses that your favourite veterinary professionals are un...
006 - Veterinarian shortage in NZ - some causes and some effects - part 1
23 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The first of a multi-part series looking at the dire veterinarian shortage New Zealand faces.This sh...
005 - how to calculate Christmas & New Year Statutory Holidays - watch out for the fish hook this year
16 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If your clinic is open 6 or 7 days a week, then this episode is for you because calculating public h...
004 9 ways to get "Hire Ready" in 2021 - tweaks & changes to make / include on your CV & LinkedIn profile
09 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
9 ways to get "Hire Ready" in 2021 by starting todayToday we’re going to look at how you...
003 Veterinary Locums - why do locums earn more than employees?
20 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Why do locums earn more?This is the third of a three part series about locuming – whether it’s f...
002 Veterinary Locums - is being a veterinary locum for you?
20 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Are you wondering if locuming’s for you? If you’re thinking of chucking in your day job to pick...
001 - Veterinary Locums - the difference between Independent Self Employed Contractors and Employees
20 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is the first in a 3-part series about veterinary locums – either working as one or hiring one...