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Sept. 17, 2024

From Visas to Vet Clinics: Unravelling the Complexities of NZ Veterin…

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...

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Sept. 3, 2024

Champions of Change: Leading the Future of Veterinary Practice in New…

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 ...

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July 18, 2023

Nurturing Veterinary Sustainability: the Power of Conversation - ep 1…

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 communicatio...

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July 11, 2023

From Practitioner to Coach: A Veterinarian's Journey to Enhancing Com…

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;...

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June 13, 2023

Strategies to Mitigate the Veterinary Shortage: A People-First Approa…

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 a...

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June 6, 2023

Revolutionising Veterinary Care: Elevating Vet Nurses and Tackling Sh…

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 shar...

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May 30, 2023

Striking the Balance: Veterinary Medicine at the Cutting Edge with Wo…

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 discus...

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May 23, 2023

Unleashing the Potential of Vet Nurses in New Zealand with Jade Penge…

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...

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May 16, 2023

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

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 …

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April 4, 2023

Personal Power - Grit + Wonder - A Chat with Companion Animal Dental …

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? …

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March 28, 2023

Beyond the Bite - talking teeth with Dr Crystal Loh - Companion Anima…

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 …

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Dec. 20, 2022

Veterinary Professionalism and Collegiality - Dr Paul Unsworth - pt 3…

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...

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Dec. 13, 2022

Dr Paul Unsworth - what determines a good vet and a good vet clinic -…

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-...

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Dec. 6, 2022

Dr Paul Unsworth - veterinary career predictions - ep 110

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 …

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Nov. 29, 2022

Dr Jade Hackney - it's time for a new business model - thriving clini…

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...

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