The 'So You're A Vet... Now What?' Podcast

How can I negotiate successfully and get myself a good deal? Great question! From negotiating a pay raise, to navigating contract terms during a job interview, negotiating with your boss can feel intimidating. But, it shouldn't be! Really, negotiation should be a discussion about how everyone can have their needs met. It is NOT about someone 'winning'. In this episode, Dr Dave explains exactly how...

Feeling the pressure yet? As a new vet, you might feel like you have to know EVERYTHING right from the start in order to be a success. You are worried about diagnosing correctly and communicating with the client. On top of this, consultations don't seem long enough. How can you effectively deal with such pressure? It all starts with re-framing 'success' and being a bit more reasonable with yoursel...

Eek! The three mistakes new veterinary leaders make! Leaders often get promoted because of their technical prowess, but lack the essential leadership skills they need to be successful in their new role. Transitioning from vet to leader is especially hard; you can get stuck in that clinical grind and forget to lead your people! Are you a new veterinary leader? Looking to gain direction and become t...

Are you a veterinary leader who is stuck in the clinical grind? Can’t seem to find enough hours in the day to properly lead your team? How can you get off of this perpetual hamster wheel?! In this episode of Freewheelin’, Dr Dave talks you through how to become an effective veterinary leader through prioritising, managing your time and altering your mindset. Follow these tips, and you will begin t...

'How do I improve my work-life balance?' is a very common question in the VetX Community. However, the enigma that is 'work-life balance' is often so hard to achieve, because, everyone has a different idea of what 'balance' is in their individual circumstances. In this episode, Dr Dave discusses how you can find your very own work-life balance and lead a happy, as well as successful, career as a v...

How do I manage my time? This has to be THE most common question veterinarians have! Yes, you're a vet and do some of the most valuable work on the planet. But, you also deserve a personal life. Listen to Dr Dave as he gives you 5 tips to manage your time effectively... If you would like your question answered by Dr Dave then post it to eu.jotform.com/VetXInt/video-submit-form Everyone who has the...

Behind every successful veterinarian is often a great mentor. How can you find the best mentor for you? Do you have clear goals? How can you make the most out of the mentoring experience? Dr Dave shares his top 5 tips when it comes to choosing a mentor, getting valuable results from mentorship, and passing on your knowledge and gratitude. If you would like your question answered by Dr Dave then po...

Talking to clients about money can be awkward especially when you have the fear of negative comments about the price or even guilt-tripping you into lowering the price. This should not be the case. You should be an advocate for your service, not an apologist for your price! Listen to Dr Dave as he talks through these issues and why you are worth every penny of your services. If you would like your...

A lot of new grads face the difficult decision on which path they want to take in veterinary medicine. It can be a super stressful time and you may feel hesitant to choose because of the perceived risks. Check out this episode of Freewheelin' to hear Dr Dave's thoughts and strategies on how to tackle this decision. If you would like your question answered by Dr Dave then post it to eu.jotform.com/...

With both our teams and clients feeling the pressures and uncertainties due to COVID-19, frustration can quickly lead to anger. Some veterinarians may have been on the receiving end of some pretty angry clients and may be left feeling hurt. But it's important to remember that this is not because these clients are bad people - they are just scared and need to be listened to. Listen as Dr Dave talks...

Social media is a powerful tool for creating your brand and showing the world how good you are at what you do. So a question I get asked a lot is "could social media be used to improve my vet career?" and "how could I expand my social media presence?". As someone who shares a lot on social media, I feel I'm in a position to give my thoughts on this. I'll be listing the pros and cons of whether you...

A lot of student veterinarians aren't in class right now due to the lockdown and feel that they are missing out on some crucial learning that can't be delivered well in online classes. They may be thinking about pausing their degree and pursuing something else such as an online course or in Kim's case, an MBA. Listen to what Dr Dave has to say about this issue that many of you may be facing. If yo...

Right now, I'm seeing and feeling the toxic effects of social media interactions more than ever. At this time when our human needs of certainly and connection have been shredded, there is a tsunami of ignorance, fear, and anxiety out there on social media. It is so easy to get pulled down useless rabbit holes and waste minutes and hours on senseless discussion and arguments that you will never win...

Telemedicine has, overnight, become a thing in practices over the world. But how do you ensure that your clients perceive the value during conversations that they historically used to get for free? I was joined by vet consultant Debbie Boone to answer this question. If you would like your question answered by Dr Dave then post it to eu.jotform.com/VetXInt/video-submit-form Everyone who has their q...

Navigating between the good and the terrible, what does this sentence mean and how do you do this? Tune in to this episode of Freewheelin' where Dr Dave is joined by special guest Dr Betsy Charles for 25 minutes of de-stressing and strategies on staying positive through this lockdown. Remember you can catch Dr Dave LIVE on Facebook throughout this lockdown for Freewheelin' Lockdown Live every week...

Are you worried about having motivation during vet school or a finding a purpose after you graduate? Well you shouldn’t, your purpose right now is to finish your degree and by motivating yourself to reach the goals that you can see in front of you, you will learn how to create your own purpose for after you graduate. In this week’s episode of Freewheelin’, Dr Dave answers this very question and ai...

It can be difficult and awkward to talk to your clients about the best way to continue their pet's care at home, especially when you think the client might not feel too comfortable with the idea of carrying out this treatment. How do you get around this and maximise that the client is compliant with your advice? Listen as Dr Dave talks through his strategies. If you would like your question answer...

For a lot of student vets, trying to stay on top of their clinical rotations whilst keeping up with their own research and studies can be very tough to juggle and manage. However, by prioritising and using SMART goals, you can deal with all of these things with much less stress and really get the most out of your precious time. Listen as Dr Dave talks through how to do this. If you would like your...

It can be hard to balance your life between getting the best grades and earning money to fund your living costs and your degree. However, by chunking your time down you can avoid stress and be able to live a bit more comfortably. Listen as Dr Dave explains how to do this. If you would like your question answered by Dr Dave then post it to eu.jotform.com/VetXInt/video-submit-form Everyone who has t...

The bouncing balls of veterinary medicine is a concept Dr Dave has spent a lot of time talking about with practice owners, so now is the time to share his thoughts with you in this episode of Freewheelin'. During this episode, Dr Dave covers: What the bouncing balls are, why this effect is crushing us all and what FOUR things you can do to avoid being a bouncing ball. If you would like your questi...

Many vet clinics don't have a psychologically safe and happy culture which can lead many of the team being too scared to take risks in fear of messing up and being scolded. Daniel; a practice owner in Florida wants to know how veterinary practice culture affects the bottom line. Watch as Dr Dave explains just how important being a good leader and creating a good work culture can benefit the bottom...

Bushfire season is always a sketchy time of year, the tinder dry bush, full of high oil plants like eucalyptus make for a highly combustible mix. Add to that some of the worst droughts on record and you get the picture of why Australia seems like it's ablaze. This year, though, things are much worse. Much, much worse. The current fires cover a staggering landmass and dwarf the fires in California...

OK, Let's discuss why so many people are struggling with feeling like a fraud or an imposter and what you can do about it. In this 20 minute LIVE event I discuss: + Three reasons you feel this way. + What the result of harbouring this feeling is for your career - (spoiler it's bad). + What counter intuitive thing you need to start doing to turn things around. Now, if you liked this session, then y...

In a New Year/Christmas funk? Here's how to escape and reset to get back on track using the "3 M's" strategy. If you would like your question answered by Dr Dave then post it to eu.jotform.com/VetXInt/video-submit-form Everyone who has their question answered will win a signed copy of Dr Dave's latest book, So You're A Vet...Now What? Be safe. Be well. Be happy.

This was part of a great discussion with two titans of veterinary medicine in the US, Dr Peter Weinstein and Brendan Howard. In this clip, Dr Dave discusses the role of mentors and why we need to make this a key skill in tomorrows leaders if we’re going to improve retention and engagement of the vet workforce of today. If you would like your question answered by Dr Dave then post it to eu.jotform....