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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.
Episodes
305 episodes
That’s Not How We Do Things Around Here” — When Tactical Solutions Won’t Fix a Thinking Problem - Recruitment Stuck - 269
"Julie - That’s not how we do things around here.”It’s one of the most honest responses Julie South hears from clinics when new ideas are introduced.In this final episode of the Where Vet Clinics Get Stuck with...
“We’ve Tried Social Media” — Why It Doesn’t Lead to Applications - Getting Beyond Recruitment Stuck - 268
“We’ve tried social media. It didn’t work.”It’s something Julie South hears often from clinics that have already put time and effort into posting, sharing, and trying to build some form of presence online.In this e...
“We’ll Just Update Our Careers Page” — Why It Won’t Attract Your Kind of People - Staying Stuck in Recruitment - 267
“We’ll just update our careers page.”It’s a common response when recruitment isn’t working.It feels like progress.It’s visible.It can be done in an afternoon.BUT! A careers page sits inside a ...
"But Julie! Isn't this just Employer Brand Marketing??” — When That Assumption Blocks Recruitment Progress - 266
“But isn’t this just employer branding, Julie…?”It’s a question that comes up when clinics start looking beyond job ads and into how they’re seen as a place to work.In this episode of Veterinary Voices, Julie South...
Living and Working at Energy Vets Taranaki with Stacey Deacon - Head Receptionist - 1035
Front Desk, Full Team: Stacey Deacon on How Energy Vets Works Day to DayStacey Deacon didn’t train as a veterinary nurse.She’s a dedicated receptionist — and part of a reception team that sits at the centre of how Energy Ve...
"But Julie! We Don't Have TIME For THIS!” — When Urgency Blocks Recruitment Progress - 265
When veterinary clinics start looking at changing how they approach recruitment, certain phrases come up in conversation.They’re usually said under pressure.And they often stop things before they really get going.In this ep...
Living and Working at Energy Vets Taranaki with Kylie Lindsay - Clinic Services Manager - pt 2/2 - 1034
Leadership, Succession, and Coming Home: Kylie Lindsay on Growing People at Energy VetsKylie Lindsay began her journey with Energy Vets answering after-hours phones. More than twenty years later, she’s Clinic Services Manager, ...
"But Julie! We Can't Afford It Right Now!”— When Reactive Advertising Blocks Recruitment Progress - 264
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Living and Working at Energy Vets Taranaki with Kylie Lindsay - Clinic Services Manager - pt 1/2 - 1033
From Client to Clinic Leader: Kylie Lindsay on Energy Vets’ Growth and Team CultureKylie Lindsay didn’t originally join Energy Vets as a staff member — she joined as a client.Growing up in rural Inglewood with horses and ot...
"But Julie! We Need Someone NOW!” — When Urgency Blocks Recruitment Progress - 263
When veterinary clinics begin recognising the reactive recruitment cycle, certain phrases often start appearing.They sound practical — but they’re often the cycle defending itself.In this episode of Veterinary Voices, Julie South ...
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Living and Working at Energy Vets Taranaki with Nicky Smith - Vet Nurse Supervisor - 1032
Head Vet Nurse Nicky Smith on Team Support, Community, and Life in TaranakiIn this REAL+STORY episode of Veterinary Voices, Julie South speaks with Nicky Smith, Head Vet Nurse at Energy Vets in Taranaki.Nick...
Job Adverting Month 5 - The Expensive Surrender - 262
By month five of job advertising, most vet clinics and their teams are exhausted.Posting everywhere didn’t work. Rewriting didn’t work. Spending more didn’t work.But the vacancy hasn’t just stayed a vacancy — it’s started affe...
Living and Working at Energy Vets Taranaki with Dr Sieara Claytor - Small Animal Veterinarian - 1031
Energy Vets, Taranaki | Starting Out as a New GradIn this REAL+STORY episode, Julie South speaks with Dr Sieara Claytor, a 2025 graduate working in her very first full-time veterinary role at
Why Random DIY Recruitment Tactics Don’t Work - ep 261
By month four of advertising, most vet clinics and their teams are exhausted.Posting everywhere didn’t work. Rewriting didn’t work. Spending more didn’t work.So you start trying random things.A Facebook post.&...
Living and Working at Energy Vets Taranaki with Vet Nurse Alana Howard - 1030
Energy Vets, Taranaki | Why Alana Came BackIn this REAL+STORY episode, Julie South speaks with vet nurse Alana Howard about why she returned to Energy Vets aft...
Why Spending More on Job Ads Doesn't Equal More Applicants - 260
Why Spending More on Job Ads Doesn’t WorkBy month three of advertising, most vet clinics assume the problem is reach.Not enough applications? Then not enough visibility.Not enough visibility? Spend...
Living and Working at Energy Vets Taranaki with Large Animal Veterinarian - Dr Michelle Gosling - 1029
Energy Vets, Taranaki | Growing a Career That Grows With You In this REAL+STORY episode, Julie South speaks with Dr Michelle Gosling about what it looks like to build a long-term veterinary career in one place — and why she n...
Why Better Job Ads Don’t Work (And What Actually Does) - ep. 259
When a job ad doesn’t deliver suitable applicants, most clinics assume the problem is the wording.So they rewrite it.Add more detail.Highlight mentoring.Emphasise work-life balance.Polish the benefits.And wa...
Living and Working at Energy Vets Taranaki with Mixed Animal Veterinarian - Dr Sam Armstrong - pt 2/2 - 1028
Energy Vets | What Makes the Job Work Long-Term (Part 2)Settling into a role is one thing.Staying in it — sustainably — is another.In this episode, Julie South continues her conversation with Dr Sam Armstrong, a mixed a...
Why Posting Your Job Ad Everywhere Doesn't Work - ep. 258
This episode begins a new series looking at why the familiar recruitment playbook keeps failing veterinary clinics. Julie South starts with the first and most common response to a vacancy: posting job ads everywhere and hoping one platform will...
Living and Working at Energy Vets Taranaki with Mixed Animal Veterinarian - Dr Sam Armstrong - pt 1/2 - 1027
Energy Vets | Finding Your Feet as a New Grad (Part 1)Starting your veterinary career isn’t just about clinical skills.It’s about how support shows up when you’re new, how questions are handled, and how safe it feels to kee...
The Attraction Gap: Why You're Trying To Solve Recruitment At Exactly The Wrong Time - ep. 257
Closing the Attraction Gap: Why Knowing Isn't the Same as DoingMost veterinary clinic managers know they should attract people before they need them—but knowing doesn't close the gap between understanding what needs to happen and ...
Living and Working at Energy Vets Taranaki with Mixed Animal Veterinarian - Dr Jade Stolte - ep.1026
Energy Vets - Taranaki - New Zealand | REAL+STORY A recent graduate’s view of support, mentoring, and staying in the professionWhen new graduates talk about support, they’re not talking about slogans. They’re talk...
When and Why Big Numbers Don't Matter For A Job Ad To Be Successful - ep. 256
When Big Numbers Don’t MatterWhen a clinic needs to advertise, the decision often feels obvious. Choose the platform with the biggest database. The most traffic. The largest audience.But what if those numbers aren’...
Living and Working at Energy Vets Taranaki with Veterinarian & Managing Director - Dr Greg Hall - pt 2/2 - ep.1025
Energy Vets | Culture Stories in Action (Part 2)Staying in a clinic long-term isn’t just about the work you do.It’s about how you’re supported, how leadership shows up, and what happens when things don’t go to plan.In t...
