021 - Dr Rose Unsworth - what it's like working in New Zealand as an overseas qualified veterinarian
Send us a text What's it like working in New Zealand as an overseas-qualified veterinarian? This episode is the first in the library collection about what it’s like for an overseas-qualified veterinarian to work in New Zealand as a veterinarian. Because, as I’m sure you know, not all overseas qualified veterinarians can actually work here as a veterinarian without re-qualifying first. Dr Rose Unsworth and I talked about all sorts of things: the differences in pet insurance upta...
What's it like working in New Zealand as an overseas-qualified veterinarian?
This episode is the first in the library collection about what it’s like for an overseas-qualified veterinarian to work in New Zealand as a veterinarian. Because, as I’m sure you know, not all overseas qualified veterinarians can actually work here as a veterinarian without re-qualifying first.
Dr Rose Unsworth and I talked about all sorts of things:
- the differences in pet insurance uptake and how that manifests in-clinic,
- different induction processes for locums at different clinics,
- and the varying health & safety rules and regs in different parts of the world.
If you’re listening to this show and you’d like to work as a veterinarian in New Zealand please get in touch with me - I’ll put all of my contact details on the show notes page for this episode – but if you have pen and paper handy right now, you can email me at julie@vetstaff.co.nz.
Likewise, if you’re an overseas qualified veterinarian working Downunder and would like to share your experiences as a guest, please get in touch, because I’d love to have you on the show.
Topics covered:
- 35, 40, 45 & longer working weeks
- working with pet insurance and working without pet insurance
- going on call outs by yourself
- health & safety - limits to how much you can lift
- paperwork - who does what
- is there a vet nurse shortage in New Zealand
- how providing excellent mentorship requires more experienced veterinarians
- job satisfaction - what it is and what it isn't
To get in touch with Julie South:
Email: julie@vetstaff.co.nz
WhatsApp: +6427 282 4155
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