Dr Ross Milner has worked everywhere from Antarctica to Fiji — but chose Gisborne as the best place in New Zealand for a vet to settle.
In this episode, he explains why, and what day-to-day life as a vet there actually looks like.
Dr Ross talks about:
- what surprised him most about living on the East Coast
- the kind of caseload you can expect in a regional clinic
- how the nursing team works (and why he’d trust them with his own dog)
- what the after-hours roster really feels like
- the community moments that made him feel welcome
- why he’s usually home by 5pm
- and how he often gets to go home for lunch
If you’ve ever wondered what it’s really like to live and work as a vet in Gisborne — or you’re considering your next move as an experienced small-animal vet — this conversation gives a grounded, honest view from someone who’s lived and worked all over the world.
I’m Julie South. I run VetClinicJobs and help vet clinics across Australia, New Zealand and beyond attract vets and nurses by showing what working there genuinely looks like through culture storytelling.
If lifestyle matters to you as much as the medicine, check out the full position details.
Struggling to get results from your job advertisements?
If so, then shining online as a good employer is essential to attracting the types of veterinary professionals who're a perfect cultural fit for your clinic.
The VetClinicJobs job board is the place to post your next job vacancy - to find out more get in touch with Lizzie at VetClinicJobs
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