The PositiVETy Podcast

#014 - There is no question that Moira van Dorsselaer is a glass half-full kind of woman. Throughout her veterinary career thus far, which has spanned over 20 years, she has encountered a number of challenges and situations that could be considered less than ideal. Yet each time, she has embraced opportunity (without overthinking things), has had faith in herself and trusted her intuition - and  g...

#013 - When it comes to describing RVN Abigail McGougan, there is one phrase that immediately comes to mind - "A little ray of sunshine". Abby oozes positiVETy and inspiration, and is incredibly passionate about veterinary nursing - which is really quite remarkable, given how this particular career was not necessarily something she was destined to do. After finishing high school, Abby em...

#012 - I think we can all agree that receiving recognition for the work we do, really can make a difference to how we feel, as well as our level of motivation.  Naturally, none of us entered the veterinary profession for the recognition, but that's not to say we don't deserve to be appreciated for all of the hard work that we do. A simple thank-you for a job well done, really does go a l...

#011 - Maria Johnson is not your average veterinary nurse; she is a woman on a mission, to help educate busy parents about "All Manna of Things" nutrition. Maria has been involved in the veterinary profession for over 20 years, and during this time  has gained a wealth of experience in a variety of roles - from ECC nursing to diagnostic imaging, and referral surgery to internal medicine....

#010 - Dr Jemma Olivieri has done what many of us are perhaps too afraid to do, and that is to put her values and dreams first so that she can truly live a life that is aligned to what she really wants. Jemma has always been passionate about horses (Standardbred racehorses particularly), and it was this passion that inspired her to pursue veterinary medicine.  Five years into her career as an equi...

#009 - Veterinary medicine wasn't always on the cards for Dr Eliza O'Callaghan, and it was only after a  stint at law school did she realise that science was actually far more interesting!  In this episode, Eliza chats candidly about her experiences as a veterinarian so far, including how she decided to make the move from Melbourne (by way of Perth), to sunny California. She opens up abo...

#008 - Dr Alan Taylor always wanted to be a veterinary surgeon, an equine surgeon in fact; however life had other plans for him, at least initially. Following graduation from his biology degree, Al joined the British Airforce where he spent many years piloting a McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom and a Tornado F3 (yup, that's some crazy fast "Top Gun" stuff right there)! Having served in...

#007 - Maddi Mason and Billy Koutsourakis are two recent graduates that are absolutely thriving in their relatively new roles as veterinary surgeons. But it hasn't been without hard work, dedication and some sacrifice. Not only did their relationship survive the rollercoaster that is vet school (which is no mean feat), they then made the difficult decision to commit to  a long-distance relati...

#006 - Sophie Comiskey is a multi-passionate veterinary nurse who has exchanged her scrubs and stethoscope for farm life. Although she continues to educate those in her community - no longer is the subject matter how to place an IV catheter in a colicking horse or how to suture in place a foal's feeding tube, but rather the importance of healthy soil, plants and animals in order to produce nu...

#005 - As veterinary professionals we face a number of challenges every day - with one of the biggest being a fear of failure. It's an issue for us because of the high stakes; it's because the decisions we make and the actions we take have real consequences. But just imagine if we could change the way we thought about failure; what if we could alter the language and our mindset, and embr...

#004 - Dr Martin Dolinschek has to be one of the happiest and most balanced vets I know, and during this episode he shares the many factors that have contributed to his satisfaction, both in his career and in his life outside of work.  Find out how Martin turned the niche that he initially disliked with a passion, into a long-standing and highly rewarding job; how his motivation for his career has...

#003 - I had the pleasure of sharing the mic with one of my favourite people, Dr Taleta Hompas, and she did not disappoint! Taleta  is quite literally the veterinary version of Wonder Woman. She is a veterinary surgeon (or in her words, an ECC tragic), mum of two, high performance coach, Director of Infinite Veterinary Coaching, and MBA student. And even more, she is one of the most beautiful peop...

#002 - Today we flip the script as Cordene, veterinary happiness researcher and long-time friend of Platinum CPD, interviews our usual host, Dr Emma McConnell. As she shares her origin story; her journey to becoming an equine internal medicine specialist, and the WHY behind her career choice, you will feel compelled to reflect on your own why, and your own journey in veterinary medicine. Emma chat...

#001 - Join host and Platinum CPD director Dr Emma McConnell as she shares the vision for The PositiVETy Podcast. As a profession, it's high time we go from surviving to thriving, so let's change the narrative and switch the negative perception of our veterinary profession to one that is positive. Find out how implementing a version of the Affect Theory could be the key to enhancing your...