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The PositiVETy Podcast

Platinum CPD and Emma McConnell

39 episodes

8 months ago

#039 - It's safe to say that navigating the emotional landscape of our veterinary work is no small feat; and no matter how experienced you might be, or how many additional qualifications or specialisations you have, sometimes you still feel like an imposter. But guess what? You are not alone in this! Dr Scott Kilpatrick joins us and candidly shares his story; how becoming a clinical veterinarian was infinitely harder than he ever imagined, and how he went from a period of burnout to finding a...

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#039 - It's safe to say that navigating the emotional landscape of our veterinary work is no small feat; and no matter how experienced you might be, or how many additional qualifications or specialisations you have, sometimes you still feel like an imposter. But guess what? You are not alone in this! Dr Scott Kilpatrick joins us and candidly shares his story; how becoming a clinical veterinarian was infinitely harder than he ever imagined, and how he went from a period of burnout to finding a...

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Episodes (20/39)

The PositiVETy Podcast

From Burnout to Rejuvenation - A 180 Degree Turnaround with VTX Co-Founder, Dr Scott Kilpatrick

#039 - It's safe to say that navigating the emotional landscape of our veterinary work is no small feat; and no matter how experienced you might be, or how many additional qualifications or specialisations you have, sometimes you still feel like an imposter. But guess what? You are not alone in this! Dr Scott Kilpatrick joins us and candidly shares his story; how becoming a clinical veterinarian was infinitely harder than he ever imagined, and how he went from a period of burnout to finding a...

1 year ago

57 minutes

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Starting the New Year with Intention and Purpose with Human Savvy's Dr Liv Oginska

#038 - We're ringing in 2024 with the incredible Dr Liv Oginska, emotional intelligence expert, one of the UK's newest Bright Minds Wellness Champions, and creator of Human Savvy. In this episode, we discuss the intricacies of being a veterinary professional - how it is so much more than treating our patients; and just how important it is for us to commit to developing our emotional intelligence in order to perform to the best of our ability - both inside and out of the veterinary practice....

1 year ago

48 minutes

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Inspiring Insights on Reaching Your Full Potential from Internal Medicine Nurse, Laura Jones

#037 - Have you ever wondered just how far your veterinary nursing qualification(s) can take you? Or what opportunities can eventuate, once you have discovered your niche? Laura Jones, seasoned RVN joins us, to share her story, her why, and how she has created the most fulfilling and rewarding career. From her early aspirations of becoming a vet, Laura found her true calling in internal medicine nursing, and she’s been making significant contributions to our profession for over a decade. Lau...

2 years ago

54 minutes

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Embracing Opportunity, Career Diversity and Staying True to Your Why, with Dr Andrea Harvey

#036 - Like so many veterinary professionals, Dr Andrea Harvey knew she wanted to be a veterinarian from a young age. What is perhaps more unique, is how her "why" has been unwavering since she nursed her pony back from a near-catastrophic injury; and it is this strong sense of purpose that has given her the courage to embrace a number of different opportunities. Andrea has had quite the diverse career, and over the past 20 years has had a number of impressive achievements and made som...

2 years ago

57 minutes

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The Elephant in the Room: Part Two, with Dr Woof Apparel's Dr Ron See

#035 - Did you know that the number one factor that determines whether a client is likely to visit your veterinary practice is whether or not you have parking! So it's not necessarily the veterinary team, the potential care we might provide, or the cost of our services that is the INITIAL drawcard. For many of us this is actually quite hard to hear, but it's an important concept to consider when thinking about the business aspects of veterinary medicine; and is just one of the many "fun...

2 years ago

50 minutes

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The Elephant in the Room: Part One, with Dr Woof Apparel's Dr Ron See

#034 - From selling a few scrub caps during his clinical years at vet school, to now having sold over 100,000 units to a customer base exceeding 21,000, Dr Woof Apparel's Dr Ron See has had quite the unique journey. As his side hustle grew rapidly to a fully-fledged company, Ron realised that clinical practice was not where his expertise were best utilised; and instead decided to contribute to the veterinary profession in a different way. By creating a brand of medical apparel that is not o...

2 years ago

42 minutes

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Why You Shouldn’t Be Scared to Try New Things with Dr Vicky Brownlie

#33 - Dr Vicky Brownlie knew she wanted to be a veterinarian at the incredibly young age of 4; and having grown up with birds and rabbits, it is no surprise that she was drawn to the discipline of exotic medicine. Vicky's special interest in the more unlikely pets (which including snakes, lizards and frogs), led her to pursue her ANZCVS Memberships in Unusual Pet Medicine and Surgery - an achievement shared by only a handful of other veterinarians. During the episode, Vicky talks openl...

2 years ago

49 minutes

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How to Cultivate a Career That Supports Your Passions, with Dr Imogen Johns

#032 - For many of us, our career path has ended up being somewhat different to what we initially envisioned when we first started our training programs. Yet more often than not, our journeys exceed all expectations. Which is precisely the case for today's guest, my mentor and dear friend, Dr Imogen Johns. Unlike many veterinary professionals, Imogen didn't dream about being a vet from a young age. However as soon as she started her veterinary degree, she knew she was exactly where she was ...

2 years ago

1 hour 2 minutes

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Celebrating the Joys of Rural Mixed Practice with Dr Katie Kreutz

#31 - Dr Katie Kreutz is an enthusiastic and highly motivated mixed practice veterinarian, based in one of the most beautiful parts of the world - Esperance Western Australia. She joins us today to share her journey - how she came to work in in rural mixed practice, what it is about her job that will keep her there for many many years to come, and why she is such a passionate advocate for the veterinary profession. We touch on the barriers and benefits to working in a small rural...

2 years ago

50 minutes

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Unlocking Your Leadership Potential with VetLed's Dr Taleta Hompas

#30 - How often have you experienced ineffective leadership in your workplace that has made your job more challenging than perhaps it needed to be? For the majority of us, it would be on at least one occasion, yes? As veterinary professionals rarely are we educated on leadership ... it's not common to receive specific leadership training, instead we tend to "give it a crack" - do what we think is right, cross our fingers and hope for the best. Well, for the sake of sustainability within...

2 years ago

51 minutes

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The Transition from University to Veterinary Practice

Today’s episode is an insight into recent graduates Madison & Lauren’s experience as they transition from university to veterinary practice. They share concerns they have about starting their new jobs and how their practice is stepping up to the plate and providing them with an incredibly nurturing environment. They also have the added bonus of being a couple, and they speak about how they navigate working and living together. Get in touch with us on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook ...

2 years ago

57 minutes

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Adopting a "Yes" Culture in Veterinary Practice with Equine Vet, Dr Sarah McLay

#028 - Answer truthfully - when someone presents you with a new or different opportunity, idea, or request, is your initial or immediate default response "no"? Do you work in a practice where a "no" culture predominates? Well, just imagine a world (professional or personal), where the default answer is "yes" - or at the very least "let's see what we can do". Imagine how much progress we could make every day if we were more open to new ideas. Imagine how much better our workplaces could be if ...

2 years ago

53 minutes

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Prioritising Your Personal Health and Embracing Mindfulness with Dr Sarah Moore

#027 - As a busy woman, how often are you checking in on your physical and mental health? We spend so much time looking after our patients, our clients, our family and our own pets, that often our own health care slips by the wayside – this is clearly less than ideal! In this episode, I am joined by Dr Sarah Moore, an integrative GP obstetrician (and so much more), with a keen interest in holistic and integrative approaches to women’s health, mental health and chronic health con...

2 years ago

46 minutes

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Egg Donation and Experimenting With Your Human Design

As a professional woman, fertility is not often a subject that is brought up in conversation. After taking a short break while I was pregnant and then enjoying the early life of our gorgeous Daisy, we are officially back! And today, I am joined by my dear friend Katie Bateman, a Human Design coach, airline pilot, CEO, crazy cat lady and most special to us, our egg donor. For the last two and a half years, Katie has been working with high-achieving women, supporting them in building positive ...

2 years ago

47 minutes

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Becoming Human Savvy with Vet Gone Real creator, Dr Olivia Oginska

#025 - Dr Olivia Oginska can only be described as a shining light, and during this episode she shares how she found her passion and her niche within our veterinary profession. Having graduated in Poland, Liv soon made the move to the UK where she began her professional journey towards becoming a small animal surgeon. It wasn't long before she realised that this particular career path was not the right one for her; but through all of her experiences, she came to the realisation that her true g...

3 years ago

57 minutes

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Failing to Prepare is Preparing to Fail: Animal Emergency Preparedness with Erica Honey

#024 - It is a concerning fact that over time we are experiencing a greater number of emergency situations. Although there seems to be little we can do to prevent these occurrences, there is a lot we can do, as veterinary professionals, when it comes to preparedness and animal emergency management. Erica Honey is an incredible veterinary nurse with a background in emergency and critical care, however she has now turned her attention to helping veterinary practices and internal an...

3 years ago

59 minutes

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Veterinary Psychological and Physical Safety with SAFERVETS founder, Dr Louisa Johnson

#023 - Over the past 20 years, Dr Louisa has had quite the colourful career, yet even before graduating, she had developed an inherent interest in the welfare of veterinary professionals. Some might say she was actually way ahead of her time, making sure her first job as a veterinarian was one that was well supported, fostered a positive workplace culture and was going to set her up for success within our industry. And that, it certainly did! Dr Louisa's career to date makes for a brilliant...

3 years ago

1 hour 5 minutes

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Talking Veterinary Happiness with Veterinary Nurse Turned Happiness Researcher, Cordene Midgley

#022 - Cordene Midgley is a multi-passionate veterinary nurse who has had quite the squiggly career. After discovering a passion for business and marketing during her time with Hill's Pet Nutrition, she then went on to obtain her MBA. It was during this time Cordene began to delve into the field of veterinary happiness, where she started to seek out the answers to the question - What are the factors that affect the happiness of veterinarians? (Spoiler alert: you can check out her research pap...

3 years ago

57 minutes

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The Power of Mindset and Building Resilience with Dr Joanna Aitken

#021 - Scottish-born veterinarian, Dr Joanna Aitken started her career in a well-supported mixed practice in rural NSW. But it wasn't long before her veterinary journey started to become a little less linear! Joanna's story is undoubtedly fascinating, with a number of interstate and international moves, all in the pursuit of veterinary specialisation. Yet, as fate would have it, this was not how Jo's tale was destined to end. In this episode, Joanna openly shares with us ...

3 years ago

57 minutes

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So Much More Than Corporate Chat with Greencross Leaders, Joel Nugawela and Dr Rebecca Goldstein

#20 - This week's special guests are two shining lights of our industry, both of whom have very different origin stories but share one commonality - a solution-driven approach to the sustainability of our veterinary profession. Joel Nugawela and Rebecca Goldstein both started their veterinary journey together, as vet students at Murdoch University. Towards the end of his degree however, Joel came to the realisation that clinical veterinary practice was not for him, and made the difficu...

3 years ago

1 hour 1 minute