Veterinary Voices
Episodes
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 cost why you should do it – even when you think...
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 Canada to come to New Zealand 8 years ago to fulf...
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 use take that approach to bring about positive chan...
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.Today we look at some strategies to help you counte...
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 requesting the government to designate veterinarians ...
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 veterinary sector by petitioning NZs parliament to c...
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 under so you can get a better understanding of what ...
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 shortage impacts the humans doing the caregiving - t...
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 holidays isn’t as straight forward for 6 and 7-da...
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 can get hire ready in 2021.This episode is for yo...
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 for you or not – things to consider. This week ...
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 up the Instagram-glamorous lifestyle of the footl...
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 in your clinic. This episode is purpose built...