Veterinary Voices celebrates all that's great about working in the veterinary industry in New Zealand. Each week Julie South (of VetStaff - New Zealand's only recruitment agency specialising in helping veterinary professionals find jobs they're excited about going to on Monday mornings) catches up with industry professionals who join her in celebrating life as a veterinary professional in New Zealand. Get ready to hear how "veterinary" is a great career choice and how New Zealand is a great ...
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Send us a text Unlock the secrets to finding your ideal veterinary clinic job by asking smart "Culture-based" questions at your job interview. Today Julie South guides you through smart questioning techniques that reveal a clinic’s true culture and values. Wondering how to ensure your future workplace aligns with your professional ethos? This episo…
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Send us a text In this episode of Veterinary Voices, host Julie South continues her in-depth conversation with Michelle Cameron, an executive member of the New Zealand Vet Nurse Association. Their chat goes into innovative ways Veterinary Nurses can enhance their professional standing and increase their earning potential within the evolving landsca…
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Send us a text Discover how to maximise the value of your clinic's Veterinary Nurses and boost your clinic's revenue in this ideas-packed episode of Veterinary Voices. Julie South catches up with Michelle Cameron, a New Zealand Registered Veterinary Nurse with extensive experience in emergency and critical care (ECC), and an Executive Member of the…
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Send us a text Welcome to Episode 206 of Veterinary Voices, hosted by Julie South. With listeners in 1,400 cities worldwide, Veterinary Voices is your trusted source for insights into New Zealand's dynamic veterinary industry. This episode is proudly sponsored by VetStaff, New Zealand's leading recruitment agency dedicated to connecting veterinary …
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Send us a text Ever wondered how the New Zealand veterinary nursing curriculum is evolving to better prepare future professionals? Kristina Naden, RVN, BVN, NZCATT, MRurSci student - Senior Lecturer in Veterinary Nursing at Otago Polytechnic - gives an exclusive preview of the upcoming Diploma in Veterinary Nursing launching in New Zealand in Febru…
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Send us a text In this episode of Veterinary Voices, host Julie South continues her informative conversation with Catherine Neazor Brady, a very experienced New Zealand Licensed Immigration Adviser. [listen to the first episode - 203 - here] Julie and Catherine discuss the complexities of hiring overseas veterinary professionals and the importance …
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Send us a text Catherine Neazor Brady - New Zealand licensed immigration advisor with over 20 years of experience in both recruitment and immigration - chats with host, Julie South of VetStaff. Catherine and Julie discuss the intricacies of immigration for veterinary professionals looking to work in New Zealand. Key topics covered in the episode in…
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Send us a text Curious about why only 26% of Kiwi veterinary nurses plan to stay in their profession until retirement? Join Julie South as she catches up with Associate Professor Laura Harvey, the President of the New Zealand Veterinary Nursing Association, who sheds light on this pretty grim statistic. Julie and Laura talk about the unique challen…
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Champions of Change: Leading the Future of Veterinary Practice in New Zealand with Kevin Bryant
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Send us a text Kevin Bryant, CEO of the New Zealand Veterinary Association (NZVA), joins Julie South of VetStaff, us to share his passion and commitment to supporting veterinarians throughout their careers. From students to retirees, Kevin highlights the NZVA's pivotal role in championing the entire veterinary team. Often confused, listen as Kevin …
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Send us a text Join Julie South in this milestone episode of the Vet Staff podcast as she reflects on an incredible journey spanning 199 episodes, five continents, 100 countries, and 1400 cities. From its humble beginnings during New Zealand's 2020 lockdown to becoming a global platform for veterinary professionals, the podcast has defied the odds …
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Send us a text What if the key to skyrocketing your veterinary practice's productivity lies in the counterintuitive strategy of slowing down? Today, Julie South takes you on a journey through the art of effective time management that is so opposite to what you'd expect, it's paradoxically pretty amazing! Discover how the Pomodoro technique—working …
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Privacy, Fairness, and References in New Zealand: What Every Veterinary Professional Needs to Know
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Send us a text How familiar are you with the "protective" laws involved in reference checking? Julie South from VetStaff explores the complexities of reference checks in New Zealand's veterinary profession. Prompted by an unusual request, she examines the legal risks of mishandling references, stressing adherence to the Privacy Act and Fair Trading…
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Exploring the Pros and Cons of Locum Vet Work in New Zealand: Insights and Connections with the Veterinary Community
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Send us a text Ever wondered if a career as a locum vet or vet nurse in New Zealand could be your next big move...? This week VetStaff's Julie South explores the (sometimes) thrilling possibilities and (dreaded) daunting challenges of locuming in New Zealand's veterinary clinics. From the (apparent) attractive perks of higher hourly rates and (perc…
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Send us a text Can focusing on trivial tasks be sabotaging your productivity? Discover how displacement activities, those sneaky forms of procrastination, trick you into feeling accomplished while keeping you from tackling crucial tasks. In this episode of the Vet Staff podcast, Julie South unpacks the psychological discomfort behind these behaviou…
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Send us a text Ever wondered why some meetings feel like a waste of time while others drive real results? Discover the secrets to conducting powerful and efficient veterinary clinic meetings that will transform your practice's productivity. This episode of the Vet Staff Podcast reveals strategies to streamline your meetings with clear agendas, prop…
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Transform Your Vet Clinic: the Peak-End Rule Cognitive Bias and (unfair) Annual Performance Reviews
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Send us a text Is your clinic still struggling with the post-pandemic workforce transformation? Discover how to turn these challenges into opportunities by understanding the concept of psychological safety and its profound impact on new hires and annual performance reviews. Join Julie South, Certified DISC Trainer and Resilience Coach, as she intro…
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Send us a text Join Julie South, a Certified DISC Trainer and Resilience Coach, as she delves into the art of reaching consensus within teams. Julie emphasises the importance of creating a safe space for open conversations, setting clear objectives, and encouraging diverse perspectives to ensure everyone feels heard and valued. She provides practic…
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Send us a text Have you ever wondered how to unlock the full potential of your veterinary team? Join DISC Certified Trainer and Resilience Coach Julie South as she unravels some of the secrets to boosting employee engagement in the veterinary industry. Julie shares practical strategies and expert insights that can transform your clinic's culture an…
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Enhancing Employee Engagement: Improve Your Veterinary Clinic's Culture and Success - ep 191
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Send us a text Julie South, Certified DISC Trainer and Resilience Coach, delves into the crucial topic of employee engagement. Discover how understanding and addressing your team's needs can transform your clinic's culture, boost productivity, and drive overall success. Julie shares practical strategies and actionable steps to cultivate a motivated…
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Send us a text In this insightful episode of the Vet Staff Podcast, host Julie South tackles the important topic of psychological safety and its impact on team dynamics, collaboration, and overall veterinary clinic performance. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to build a more trusting, connected, and high-performing work environment…
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Words and Gestures: A Window into Your Colleagues' Personalities - verbal and non verbal language
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Send us a text Have you ever felt like you're speaking a different language than some colleagues? In this insightful episode, DISC Certified Trainer and Resilience Coach Julie South provides a framework for understanding diverse communication styles through the lens of personality types. Using the research-backed DISC model, Julie breaks down the t…
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Psychological Safety, the True Cost of Staff Turnover and Building a Resilient Veterinary Team
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Send us a text Ever wondered what the true cost of staff turnover is in veterinary clinics and how you can build a more resilient and engaged team? Join us as we uncover the financial and emotional toll of staff turnover that often goes unnoticed, from productivity gaps to the stress on remaining team members. We break down some of these hidden cos…
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Send us a text Curious about how to unlock the full potential of Accommodating Leaders in your veterinary practice...? In this insightful episode, Certified DISC Trainer and Resilience Coach Julie South takes uncovers the world of the Accommodating Leader, celebrating their strengths while also exploring pathways for their growth and development th…
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Send us a text Ever work with a boss, Lead Vet, Head Vet Nurse or Practice Manager who's all about rules, routines and doing it by the book...? Let me take you inside the mind of the Modest Leader on this podcast episode. These leaders are obsessed with stability, honesty and having a well-oiled machine at work. Their vibe? Practical, careful, and …
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Send us a text Have you ever found yourself navigating the intricacies of a leader who thrives on structure, processes, and doing things by the book? I, Julie South, invite you to delve into the fascinating world of the Methodical Leader in our latest podcast episode. We explore the systematic and detail-oriented nature of these individuals, examin…
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Send us a text Have you ever found yourself in awe of a leader who demands nothing short of perfection? I, Julie South, invite you on a fascinating exploration of the Perfectionist Leader’s psyche in our latest podcast episode. We dissect the meticulous and detail-oriented nature of these individuals, considering how their high benchmarks shape the…
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Send us a text Maybe You Crave a Leader Who Truly Listens and Supports You? Embark on a journey with Julie South as she explores the complexities of the DISC personality types and how they mesh with the harmonious ACCEPTING Leader. In this episode, you'll discover the warm, inclusive world of the ACCEPTING Leader. Julie South peels back the layers …
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Send us a text Ever felt the electric buzz of working under a leader whose sheer presence can light up a room? Embark on a journey with Julie South as she breaks down the complexities of the DISC personality types and how they mesh with the whirlwind that is the INSPIRING Leader. In this episode, you'll discover the dynamic world of the INSPIRING L…
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Send us a text Have you ever considered the impact your personality has on your leadership style? This week, we unravel the traits of "Dynamic" leaders, shedding light on how such leaders thrive on challenge and spearhead teams toward lofty goals. We navigate the complex relationships between Dynamic leaders and the DISC personality types they mana…
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Send us a text Welcome to part 1 of an 8-episode series exploring the 8 DISC leadership styles: Commanding, Dynamic, Inspiring, Accepting, Accommodating, Modest, Methodical and Perfectionist. Kicking off the series, your host Julie South, a Certified DISC Coach and Resilience Trainer for veterinary professionals, dives into the hard-driving mindset…
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Send us a text Have you ever felt knocked off balance by a difficult life event or emotional outburst? What if, instead of being victims of these occasional triggers, we could develop the skills to harness them as teachers on our path to growth? In the latest episode of the Vet Staff Podcast, host Julie South examines this compelling concept of tra…
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Send us a text Do you struggle with negative self-talk and pessimism? Are you looking for ways to boost your resilience against the stresses of veterinary work? Would you like to transform doubts into optimism using personal affirmations? In this insightful episode of the Vet Staff Podcast - the final in this four-part series - host Julie South foc…
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Drowning Out Your Inner Critic: Harnessing the Power of Personal Compassion Statements - pt 3 of 4 - 177
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Send us a text Have you ever caught yourself in the throes of self-criticism after a long day at work? I've been there more times than I can count, wrestling with the inner critic that seems to thrive on stress and exhaustion. But what if there were a way to flip the script? In this latest episode of the Vet Staff podcast, we dive into the power of…
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Send us a text Julie South explores empowering veterinary professionals' mindset shifts with positive affirmation statements. This is the second in her four part easy-to-do 'challenge' through March where she helps veterinary professionals strengthen their resilience and recalibrate their inner compass for career success. Embark on a transformative…
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Strengthening Veterinary Mental Fortitude and Resilience with Personal Values-Based Affirmations - pt 1 of 4 - 175
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Send us a text Unlock the power of affirmations to keep your resilience tank topped up. Join Julie South in this episode of Vet Staff Podcast as she guides you through creating your personalised affirmation statement library ready to access whenever you need. Welcome to the Vet Staff Podcast, the go-to place for veterinary professionals looking to …
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Send us a text Juggling the endless needs as a veterinary professional of patients and clients while trying to disconnect and live your personal life is an ongoing struggle for many in the veterinary field. Host Julie South offers practical guidance tailored for veterinary professionals who have difficulty establishing boundaries between their clin…
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Send us a text In episode 173 of the Vet Staff Podcast, host Julie South delves into the concept of strategic renewal as a means of achieving work-life harmony for veterinary professionals. The episode focuses on practical steps to create sustainable work-life balance and the importance of self-care for overall well-being. Let’s explore how veterin…
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Reclaiming Work-Life Balance: Strategic Communication and Efficiency for Veterinary Professionals
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Send us a text Discover the transformative power of setting clear boundaries and managing expectations, both for your clients and yourself Host Julie South tackles the delicate art of work-life harmony, guiding you through the initial client interactions that are pivotal in shaping a manageable and realistic schedule. Learn how the strategic use of…
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A Guide to Work-Life Harmony for Veterinary Professionals: Finding Harmony Amidst the Hustle - pt 1/4 - ep 171
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Send us a text Embark on a quest for equilibrium in the bustling world of veterinary medicine, where work-life harmony isn't just an aspiration—it IS an achievable reality. You and your guide - Resilience Coach, Julie South - together look at the unspoken nuances of setting personal boundaries and the finesse required to communicate them with both …
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Send us a text 🐾 Calling all veterinary professionals! 🐾 🎙️ In the final in-depth series on strengthening your resilience quotient, host Julie South shares valuable insights on how to build resilience in the veterinary field. 🔍 Here are three key takeaways from the episode: 1. Journaling & Gratitude: Start or develop the habit of journaling with an…
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Mastering Resilience: The Impact of Metacognition, Journaling, and Daily Rituals on Personal Growth
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Send us a text Have you ever caught yourself spiraling into a negative headspace, only to wish you had the tools to shift your perspective? That's where the art of metacognition, journaling and reflection come into play, and I'm thrilled to guide you through their transformative effects on resilience. In our latest episode, we unlock the secrets of…
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Send us a text 🎙️ Exciting news! 🎙️ Today we're discussing the power of social connectedness as one of the jigsaw pieces that contribute to "resilience" Julie South shares invaluable insights on how building meaningful relationships can strengthen your resilience quotient. Here are 3 key takeaways from the episode: 1. Social connectedness is vital …
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Send us a text Have you ever found yourself in the eye of an emotional hurricane, or up to your neck in alligators, tongue-tied and searching for the words that can steer the conversation toward calm waters? This episode is your lifeline. We unpack the nuanced choreography of courageous communication, a vital pillar in erecting the architecture of …
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Send us a text Have you ever been sideswiped by life's unexpected twists and turns, wishing you had the fortitude to bounce back stronger? Our latest episode tackles precisely this, as we fuse the concepts of resilience and time management to arm you with the strategies you need to weather any storm. We'll reveal how the power of awe-some-ness – th…
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Forecasting the Future of Veterinary Recruitment and Retention: Insights and Trends for 2024
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Send us a text 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 integrat…
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Strengthening Resilience Quotient: Problem-Solving Techniques for Personal and Professional Success
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Send us a text Julie South introduces listeners to two frameworks to help you solve problems as a way to strengthen your resilience quotient. 🐾 We explore the RISE ABOVE framework, designed to equip veterinary professionals with the tools to navigate challenges effectively, both personally and professionally. Host Julie South shares insights and pr…
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Send us a text Grappling with emotional outbursts or witnessing them in others can be an overwhelming (and rather embarrassing) experience. Julie shares a compelling story of working with an individual who had frequent emotional outbursts due to an underlying health condition. His temper tantrums were embarrassing and made recruitment for specialis…
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Send us a text Overcome Imposter Syndrome with Vet Staff's Julie South! Learn strategies to break free from self-doubt, embrace your achievements, and grow your resiliency. Imposter Syndrome - Ever feel like a fraud, despite your achievements and qualifications? You're not alone! We take an in-depth look at the pervasive, yet seldom talked about, p…
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How Self Confidence & Defeating Imposter Syndrome Helps Grow Your Resiliency Quotient - ep 161
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Send us a text Have you ever wondered why some veterinary professionals seem to handle adversity better than others? Why some people seem to thrive amidst challenges, while others crumble? The secret is resilience, a superpower that can be cultivated and honed to help you adapt and bounce forward in the face of life's and work's 'Pear Shaped Moment…
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Send us a text Limiting beliefs are self-imposed barriers that prevent you from achieving your goals, narrow your thinking, and dilute your resilience quotient. If you ever feel like you aren't reaching your full potential then this episode is for you -you'll discover how to flush your limiting self beliefs down the drain. In this episode Julie int…
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