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Jan. 7, 2025

Navigating Veterinary Registration in New Zealand: Insights for Overs…

Send us a text This episode focuses on the essential steps required to become a registered veterinarian in New Zealand, emphasising the importance of understanding the registration process for overseas applicants. Key topics ...

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Dec. 31, 2024

Building Your Dream Veterinary Team in 2025 - What Was and What Can B…

Send us a text As we venture into 2025, understanding recruitment dynamics is critical for veterinary clinics facing staffing challenges. Today Julie South looks into the current landscape of veterinary employment in Aotearoa...

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Dec. 24, 2024

Reforming Equine Dental Care and the Role of Legal Expertise in Veter…

Send us a text Equine dental care in New Zealand is facing a crossroads, and Registered Veterinarian Dr Helen Beattie is here to shed light on the pressing need for regulatory reform. The current landscape allows non-veterina...

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Dec. 17, 2024

Every Cat in a Lap: How Change Starts in Your Vet Clinic | Dr Helen B…

Send us a text Today host Julie South, uncover some of the complexities of national cat management in New Zealand in this second of three part series with Dr Helen Beattie. As a dedicated advocate for responsible cat ownershi...

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Dec. 10, 2024

Changing the Fate of Animals: Advocacy, Ethics, and the Future of Liv…

Send us a text What if you could change the fate of thousands of animals with just your voice? Join Julie South this week as she chats with Dr Helen Beattie , the pioneering founder of Veterinarians for Animal Welfare …

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Dec. 3, 2024

Embracing Cultural Narratives: The Journey of Māori Veterinarians in …

Send us a text Join Julie South for the second thought-provoking conversation she has with Dr Jane Jones, as they uncover the nuanced experiences of Māori veterinarians and veterinary nurses in New Zealand. Discover how Dr Ja...

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Nov. 26, 2024

The Artist in Scientist's Clothing: Companion Animal Veterinarian Dr…

Dr. Jane Jones, a pioneering voice in veterinary narratives, invites us into her world as she navigates the complexities of qualitative research in veterinary science. With a unique focus on the experiences of Māori veterinar...

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Nov. 19, 2024

First Impressions Matter: How to Shine in Your Veterinary Interview -…

Send us a text In this episode of Veterinary Voices , host Julie South delivers invaluable insights for new veterinary graduates (vets and nurses) preparing for their first job interviews. With career expo season in full swin...

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Nov. 12, 2024

Navigating New Zealand's Evolving Immigration System: Insights for th…

Send us a text Episode 211 of Veterinary Voices , hosted by Julie South, features an in-depth conversation with Catherine Neazor Brady , a seasoned New Zealand licensed immigration consultant. Catherine and Julie look at the ...

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Nov. 5, 2024

Beyond Traditional Vet Nursing: Exploring Equine Therapy Research wit…

Send us a text In this interesting episode of Veterinary Voices, Julie South catches up again with Khristina Naden, Senior Lecturer in Veterinary Nursing at Otago Polytech, where she demonstrates how a veterinary nursing qual...

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Oct. 29, 2024

10 "Culture" Questions to Ask at a Job Interview

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 cl...

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Oct. 22, 2024

Beyond the Basics: Elevating Veterinary Nursing for Financial Success

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 w...

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Oct. 15, 2024

Unlocking the Hidden Value of Veterinary Nurses: A Revenue Revolution…

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 Zea...

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Oct. 8, 2024

Inside the New New Zealand Diploma in Veterinary Nursing with Kristin…

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...

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Oct. 1, 2024

Kristina Naden - New Diploma in Veterinary Nursing Q & A

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 O...

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Sept. 24, 2024

Avoiding Immigration Pitfalls: Expert Advice for NZ Veterinary Employ…

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 epi...

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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. 10, 2024

Empowering Veterinary Nurses for Career Longevity - Laura Harvey - Pr…

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 Zealan...

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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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Aug. 27, 2024

Paving the Path Forward with Veterinary Voices

Send us a Text Message. 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 begi...

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Aug. 20, 2024

The Paradox of Slowing Down to Speed Up - Pomodoro on Steroids

Send us a Text Message. 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 tim...

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Aug. 13, 2024

Privacy, Fairness, and References in New Zealand: What Every Veterina…

Send us a Text Message. 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 ...

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Aug. 6, 2024

Exploring the Pros and Cons of Locum Vet Work in New Zealand: Insight…

Send us a Text Message. 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) daun...

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July 30, 2024

Understanding and Overcoming Displacement Activities - ep 196

Send us a Text Message. 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 t...

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