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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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July 23, 2024

From Dreaded to Dynamic: Revamp Your Team Meetings

Send us a Text Message. 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 ...

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July 19, 2024

Transform Your Vet Clinic: the Peak-End Rule Cognitive Bias and (unfa…

Send us a Text Message. 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 pr...

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July 9, 2024

From Conflict to Consensus: Navigating Team Dynamics - ep 193

Send us a Text Message. 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 convers...

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July 2, 2024

Subtle Killers of Team Morale: Quiet (Silent) Quitting, Disengagemen…

Send us a Text Message. 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 en...

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June 25, 2024

Enhancing Employee Engagement: Improve Your Veterinary Clinic's Cultu…

Send us a Text Message. 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 ...

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June 18, 2024

Cracking the Code to Team Success: Psychological Safety, Collaboratio…

Send us a Text Message. 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 p...

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June 11, 2024

Words and Gestures: A Window into Your Colleagues' Personalities - ve…

Send us a Text Message. 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 understan...

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