The PositiVETy Podcast
Platinum CPD is on a mission to bring happiness back into veterinary medicine, by shining the brightest of lights on all the positive aspects to being a veterinary professional. Through the sharing of stories, we will showcase the magic and joy that comes with being part of the veterinary industry; encouraging you to remain motivated about this special vocation, and helping you become as mentally wealthy as possible, both at work and in life. Every one of us has a unique story that is worth sharing, and during this weekly podcast we will share the extraordinary tales of our veterinary colleagues and community. So tune in to rediscover the joy of veterinary medicine, and get ready to feel inspired and energised about your chosen career. #thepositivetypodcast
Episodes
39 episodes
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 lik...
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57:38
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 v...
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Episode 38
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48:48
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...
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Episode 37
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54:27
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 inju...
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Episode 36
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57:54
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 provi...
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Episode 35
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50:57
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 g...
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42:42
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 th...
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Episode 33
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49:38
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...
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Episode 32
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1:02:24
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...
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Episode 31
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50:46
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 r...
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Episode 30
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51:41
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 s...
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Episode 29
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57:48
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 wo...
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Episode 28
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53:34
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 – t...
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Episode 27
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46:14
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...
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Episode 26
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47:58
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 s...
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Episode 25
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57:29
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...
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Episode 24
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59:48
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, m...
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Episode 23
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1:05:53
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 du...
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Episode 22
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57:45
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...
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Episode 21
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57:49
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. Joe...
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Episode 20
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1:01:55
Making a Comeback after Burnout with Career Veterinary Nurse, Danii D
#019 - Danii the Vet Nurse, as she is fondly referred to by those that know and love her, has to be one of the biggest ambassadors for veterinary nursing as a career. For many, veterinary nursing might be a transient choice; a stepping stone in...
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Episode 19
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58:18
Work-Life Integration and Building Connections with Dr Magda Upton
#018 - Some might say Dr Magda Upton is a bit of a unicorn, as she has been a veterinary surgeon for 21 years and still loves her job - and the profession! Her secret sauce? Mould the job in such a way that you can't help but love it! For some,...
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Episode 18
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49:15
Normalising Pet Loss Grief with Veterinary Nurse and Pet Eden Founder, Tracey Woods
#017 - Pet loss is something we deal with almost every day in veterinary practice, but how often have you stopped to think about the actual grief journey your client is about to embark on? What about your own grieving process, as a veterinary p...
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Episode 17
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51:22
Squiggly Careers and Stay-Versification with VSGD-Down Under co-founder, Dr Alena Gadoury
#016 - Dr Alena Gadoury describes her career as "squiggly" and I love it! Like many of us, over the years she has experienced a number of ups and downs, and her career has headed off in a number of very different directions. Which is precisely ...
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Episode 16
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1:02:05
Veterinary Nurses Gone Wild! When Persistence Truly Does Pay Off!
#015 - Peta Moore is a Veterinary Nurse with an incredible story! And the key to her success - persistence and hard work! Peta is a Senior Nurse and Veterinary Nurse Supervisor at Perth Zoo, and my goodness does she have some stor...
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Episode 15
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57:42