Veterinary Voices
Veterinary Voices celebrates all that's great about working in the veterinary industry via clinics that put their people first. Julie South (Veterinary Recruitment Marketing Strategist) catches up with industry professionals who join her in celebrating life as a veterinary professional because they work in great clinics that put their people first. Together with her guests, Julie South is on a mission to celebrate positive, dynamic and healthy workplaces where everyone loves going to work on Monday mornings.
Episodes
Why Your Job Ads Aren't Getting Applications (And What Actually Works) - Veterinary Voices ep.236
Your job ad has been up for months and you still see zero suitable applications.
Here's the harsh reality: we're in a global veterinary professional shortage with more jobs than jobseekers.
Some clinics are getting great applications while others get crickets.
Most clinics are still advertising ...
Ever caught yourself about to hire someone who won't do weekend rosters, even though everyone else on your team has to? You're not alone - and you're about to create serious team resentment.
When veterinary practices get desperate to fill positions, they start compromising on core requirements that affect the whole team. Suddenly you're willing to hire someone who skips after-hours responsibilities,...
You've just finished writing what you think is a brilliant job advert. But have you done this: taken your generic clinic template, swapped out "veterinarian" for "veterinary nurse," hit publish, and wondered why you're not getting quality applications?
Here's the likely reality: what attracts veterinarians doesn't necessarily attract veterinary nurses, and what motivates veterina...
Why do these veterinary professionals actually want to return to their former workplace - when most people see going back as a backward step?
In this episode, Julie South chats with three High Street Vets team members whose stories corroborate everything we've heard in episodes 1001-1005, revealing the workplace culture that's creating extraordinary loyalty:
- Megan's "coming home" story - Why...
What happens when a clinic gives you 30-minute consults, supports your specialisation interests, and has technology that surprises 5y Veterinary Students?
In this special High Street Vet Series episode - showcasing Employers of Choice - Julie South sits down with Dr. Virginia Grice to discover what it's really like working at this Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia clinic.
11 years at the same practice - with a 90-minute commute each way. Every single day.
While most veterinary practices struggle with either recruitment or retention, Jamee Robertson at High Street Vet Surgery in Rockhampton (Queensland, Australia) has a different story. She tried to resign once but never actually left. She's grown through multiple roles, from unqualified newcomer to practice manager to her current a...
You've decided to include salary information in your job adverts. But now you're staring at a blank screen wondering: do I just write "$120,000" and call it done? How do I handle different experience levels? What if current employees see this?
Here's the likely reality: knowing you should include salary is one thing—knowing how to do it effectively without creating problems is entirely another....
What does it look like when a clinic's first rule is "the intent is good" and they actually mean it?
Dr Jocelyn Birch Baker reveals the five values and team culture that make High Street Vet Surgery work - from morning gratitude sessions to their "no blame policy" and why communication is everything.
Dr Jocelyn talks about:
- The five values built by the entire team: team, professional, empathy...
What would it feel like to work somewhere with endoscopes, dental X-rays, and EasyVet templates that eliminate emergency panic?
Dr Jocelyn Birch Baker reveals how High Street Vet Surgery's comprehensive technology setup changes everything - and why her team begged her not to go back to shorter appointments after experiencing 30-minute consults implemented during the Covid Pandemic.
Dr Jocelyn talks about:
- The fi...
As a Veterinary Professional, have you ever dreamed and wondered what it would be like to work somewhere with 30 minute consults... where you weren't constantly chasing your tail every day... where you could genuinely connect with clients and provide the best care possible...?
Listen in as Julie South catches up with Dr Jocelyn Birch Baker - owner of High Street Vet Surgery in Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia.
Dr...
You know you should include salary ranges in your job adverts. You've probably read the articles, heard the advice, maybe even started typing a figure... then deleted it again.
There's something about putting that number out there that gives vet clinic practice owners the absolute heebie-jeebies. But what if I told you that this fear is costing you 80% of your potential applicants?
Here's what's actu...
You can have the perfect job advert, but if your application process creates black holes and frustration, you'll lose great people and damage your reputation.
Join host Julie South as she exposes the uncomfortable truth about how veterinary clinics are unknowingly sabotaging their hiring success through terrible application experiences. Because in a small industry like veterinary medicine, every ignored applicatio...
Most veterinary clinics don't offer extensive benefits packages—and today, you'll discover why that doesn't have to stop you from attracting great veterinary professionals.
Join host Julie South as she reveals why trying to compete with "benefits" is the wrong strategy and how to showcase the genuine value your clinic offers that money can't buy. Because veterinary professionals aren'...
You've got their attention with your job title—now you have exactly 10 seconds to convince them not to hit the back button.
Join host Julie South as she reveals why "We are a busy small animal practice seeking a veterinarian" is killing your hiring success before jobseekers even get to your amazing benefits. Your opening paragraph is make-or-break territory, and most practices are getting it completely w...
Your job title has just 3 seconds to stop veterinary professionals from scrolling past your opportunity—are you making them count?
Join host Julie South in this game-changing episode as she reveals why "Veterinarian Required" and "Vet Nurse Position" are killing your hiring success. If you're tired of posting job adverts that disappear into the void, this episode could be your wake-up call.
You&...
We tackle how writing effective job requirements can transform your veterinary clinic's hiring success by focusing on potential rather than unrealistic wishlists.
The perfect veterinary team member often doesn't check every box but brings the right attitude and growth mindset to thrive in your specific environment.
What Julie South covers in this episode:
• Too many job adverts read like impossi...
In today's competitive veterinary job market, skilled professionals have choices about where they work, making your clinic's culture your competitive advantage. This episode explores three practical strategies to showcase your genuine team culture in job ads to attract jobseekers who'll be the perfect cultural fit.
• Culture isn't just a nice-to-have—it's what makes jobseekers choose ...
Ever wondered why your veterinary job advertisements aren't attracting the right applicants? The answer might be simpler than you think.
Welcome to Episode 225 of Veterinary Voices, where we kick off an exciting new series about how to advertise job vacancies to build your stellar teams in the veterinary profession.
Today, we're diving into a game-changing approach that transformed one clinic's...
Recent Massey University Veterinary Science Graduate, Dr Aodhan Wildbore, shares what truly matters for veterinary graduates starting their careers. His experience at Wanganui Vet Services showcases how essential proper mentoring is for new professionals – making the difference between thriving or leaving the profession entirely.
Aodhan's no-holds-barred insights shatter common fears about first veterina...
Ever wondered what makes a veterinary practice truly special? It's not just about the facilities or location—it's about creating a culture where every team member feels valued, supported, and empowered to use their full range of skills.
In this chat with Bridget Swart, head veterinary nurse at Vets on Carlton in Whanganui, we talk about the daily rhythms of a clinic that's earned an impressive ...
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