Veterinary Voices
Most vet clinics are proud of their culture. They know it's special — it's what makes them tick. What they don't know is how to share those stories in ways that mean something to other vets and nurses.
That's culture storytelling. And Julie South — founder of VetClinicJobs — shows vet clinics how to do it.
You'll hear real vets and nurses talking about what it's actually like to work at their clinics. Not the polished corporate version — the real moments that show how teams handle pressure, support each other, and why someone would actually want to work there. That's the kind of proof that builds trust before anyone's even looking.
You'll also learn which stories to share and when, how to stay visible to great people even when you're fully staffed, and why the quiet months between hires are actually your biggest opportunity. Each episode gives you something specific to do that week — a story to share, a shift to make, a pattern to break.
If you're tired of starting from scratch every time someone resigns, this podcast shows you how to become the clinic people are already watching.
Veterinary Voices
Vet Clinic Employer of Choice: VetsOne - Hawke's Bay NZ - Vet Nurse Dana | ep.1011
Dana relocated 1300 kilometres from Central Otago to Hawke's Bay specifically for this veterinary nursing position at VetsOne.
In this episode:
- Why she moved 800+ miles for a nursing role—and what it took to build a new life knowing only 3-4 people
- Corporate vs. privately owned clinics: "You feel more like a family member rather than just a number"
- Weekly role rotations that pair nurses with different vets daily—creating variety for everyone
- The Lincoln programme: Learning to navigate difficult conversations at work and home
- What kind of person fits: "Someone that can banter with us, wants to be social, and wants to be a part of the team"
Worth listening for:
"The whole team has ideas we bring to management and the directors. They're quite open to ideas and suggestions. It's just really nice that we feel heard and seen."
On leaving corporate for private: "I feel a lot more seen and valued rather than just a number, which is how I felt in the past. I feel a lot more valued because we're a smaller knit group."
If you've ever wondered whether relocating for the right veterinary role is worth it—or what privately owned actually feels like compared to corporate—Dana's story will answer those questions.
Links:
- Position details: https://vetclinicjobs.com/vetsone
- Episode page: https://veterinaryvoices.com/1011
- Contact Julie: julie@vetclinicjobs.com
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
