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That Vet Life Podcast

This is the show that all vets in practice need to listen in to! Entering its third season and it’s first in the VetX media stable, host Dr Moriah McCauley takes on the issues of the day through her eyes as a recent graduate.

Nothing is off limits as Dr Moriah calls out and discusses the issues of the day. Sometimes she’ll take on your questions, other times she’ll be joined by a special guest and some days she’s just got to get something of her chest.

Join Dr Moriah as she puts her finger on the pulse of veterinary practice each week to inspire, encourage and challenge you with That Vetlife Podcast!

(The show was formerly known as The Veterinary Career Success Show and was hosted by Dr Dave Nicol who has now handed over the reins after more than 100 episodes at the helm.

Send your questions for the show on Instagram to @vetxinternational and use the tag #thatvetlife.

We don't answer clinical questions on this show.

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Ep 119: Alternative Pathways In Veterinary Medicine With Dr. Marie Bucko from 2022-02-15T09:11:26

In today’s episode of That Vet Life Podcast, Dr. Moriah interviews Dr. Marie Bucko, veterinarian and the Chief of Staff for the U.S. Chief Veterinary Officer at USDA in Washington D.C.

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Ep 118: Work/Life Balance. Does it exist? With Dr. Gary Marshall from 2022-02-08T09:24:37

In today’s episode of That Vet Life Podcast, Dr. Moriah McCauley interviews VetX’s very own Thrive mentor, Dr. Gary Marshall.

Dr. Gary Marshall graduated from Washington State University ...

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Ep 117: The Making Of A Mentor - Dr. Kirsten Ronngren’s Mentorship Story from 2022-02-01T08:40:02

In today’s episode of That Vet Life Podcast host, Dr. Moriah McCauley interviews locum veterinarian and mentor, Dr. Kirsten Ronngren.

Dr. Kirsten’s journey into veterinary medicine began ...

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Ep 116: Why Don't Young Vets Want to Work? With Tannetje Crocker from 2022-01-25T09:14:24

Dr. Tannetje Crocker joins Dr. Moriah for this week’s episode of That Vet Life Show. As well as being an ER veterinarian at VEG, Dr. Tannetji is a veterinary mentor, speaker, writer, and social med...

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Ep 115: The Making of a Mentor: Dr. Dan Phillips’ Mentorship Story from 2022-01-18T14:03:37

In this week’s episode of ‘That Vet Life podcast’, Dr. Moriah interviews the lead didactic mentor for VMS (Vet Mentor Solutions), Dr. Dan Phillips.

Dr. Dan Phillips began his journey into...

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Ep 114: Not 'Just a Vet Tech' with Peter and Jaycee from 2022-01-11T09:06:05

In this week's episode of That Vet Life Podcast host, Dr. Moriah McCauley is joined with vet techs, Peter Carlos and Jaycee Leonardo.

Over the past 2 years, the dynamic duo has been util...

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Ep 113: Reflecting on our first year in practice - GP vs. Residency with Dr. Danny Sack from 2022-01-04T11:27:48

Our first podcast episode of 2022, is brought to you by Dr. Moriah McCauley as she and fellow 2020 graduate, Dr. Danny Sack, reflect on their first year in practice.

Dr. Danny Sack is “a s...

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Ep 112: Caroline Mosley - What's Changed in Veterinary Education: A Clinician's Perspective from 2021-12-21T09:14:22

In today’s episode of That Vet Life, Dr. Moriah McCauley interviews her former adviser and Clinical Skills lecturer from the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, Caroline Mosley.

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Ep 111: How can we assist veterinary graduates with Dr. Mo and Dr. Dave from 2021-12-14T13:52:01

How can we assist new graduates to avoid burnout?

For today’s episode of That Vet Life Podcast, Dr. Moriah McCauley is joined by the former podcast host, Dr. Dave Nicol to discuss saving ...

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Ep 110: Life As A Millennial Vet With Dr. Katelyn Jones from 2021-12-07T09:21:18

In today’s episode of That Vet Life Podcast, Dr. Moriah McCauley is joined by small animal veterinarian Dr. Katelyn Jones.

Both Dr. Moriah McCauley and Dr. Katelyn Jones graduated in 2020 ...

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Ep 109: Taming the Beast - How to Handle Difficult Clients with Dr Lauren Smith from 2021-11-23T15:16:59

In today’s episode of That Vet Life Podcast, host Dr. Moriah McCauley is joined with Dr. Lauren Smith.

Dr. Lauren Smith graduated from Penn State University in 2004 where she gained her b...

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Ep 108: What is Wellbeing with Dr. Danielle Alleman from 2021-11-16T17:17:20

In today’s episode of That Vet Life Podcast our host, Dr. Moriah McCauley interviews Dr. Danielle Alleman, a relief veterinarian, and mental health and wellbeing advocate from Washington, USA.
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Ep 107: The Handover with Dr. Dave and Dr. Moriah from 2021-11-09T12:12:54

Exciting things are happening! In today’s episode of The Veterinary Career Success Show, we have a special announcement, VetX International has acquired the 'That Vet Life' Podcast. The podcast, cu...

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Ep 106: Finding a Little Happy Every Day In Vet Medicine from 2021-09-16T15:12:27

This episode of The Veterinary Career Success Show is a lighthearted conversation between VetX International CEO and Founder, Dr Dave Nicol, and small animal veterinarian Dr Moriah McCauley.
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Ep 105 - Learning About Imposter Syndrome with Dr. Lori Kogan from 2021-09-09T13:54:51

In today’s episode of The Veterinary Career Success Show, Dr. Dave Nicol is joined by psychologist and professor, Dr. Lori Kogan, PhD.

At Colorado State University, Dr. Lori Kogan is not o...

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Ep 104 – Dr. Moriah Reflects On Her First Year As A Graduate from 2021-09-02T13:11:59

In this episode, Dr. Moriah reflects on her first year as a practicing veterinarian in the US after graduating from the University of Edinburgh last year.

Listen in as Dr. Dave quizzes Dr...

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Ep 103, With Co-Host Dr Moriah McCauley: How to Gain Trust With Clients? from 2021-08-12T08:55:56

The fantastic Dr Moriah McCauley returns to Co-Host the Veterinary Career Success Show, and discuss the highs and lows of graduate life.

Dr McCauley graduated from the University of Edinb...

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Ep 102: Imposter Syndrome - Myth or Fact? With Dr Moriah McCauley from 2021-06-11T13:54:10

Dr. Dave is once again joined by co-host Dr Moriah McCauley, host of the popular 'That Vet Life' Podcast. Dr Dave opens the conversation with a premise that may cause many to scoff: ‘Impostor syndr...

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Ep 101: Are You A Player Or A Victim? Taking Accountability In Practice from 2021-05-20T13:39:59

Today I talk about player/victim mindsets, what they are, how to stop them, and how they can affect veterinary professionals.

Your mindset can have a huge impact on how you manage setback...

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Ep 100 With Co-Host Dr Moriah McCauley: Vet school, Workload, Clients and Work-life balance. from 2021-04-08T13:24:44

The fantastic Dr Moriah McCauley returns to Co-Host the Veterinary Career Success Show, and discuss the highs and lows of graduate life.

Dr McCauley graduated from the University of Edinb...

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Ep 99: Fighting the Balrog with Dr Steve Noonan from 2021-03-18T15:44:33

Dr. Steve Noonan is no stranger to anyone in veterinary medicine in North America. He graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College in 1983. By 1986 he and his wife, a veterinary school classmate, ...

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Episode 99: Fighting the Balrog with Dr Steve Noonan from 2021-03-18T15:44:33

Dr. Steve Noonan is no stranger to anyone in veterinary medicine in North America. He graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College in 1983. By 1986 he and his wife, a veterinary school classmate, ...

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Ep 98: Transitioning Into Practice - With Guest Host Dr Moriah McCauley from 2021-02-25T14:14:48

In this episode of the Veterinary Career Success Show, Dr Dave Nicol talks to Dr Moriah McCauley, a veterinary graduate from the University of Edinburgh.

Dr Dave and Dr McCauley discuss w...

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Ep 97: Dr Sarah Vineyard is on a California Mission from 2021-02-18T15:28:42

In this episode of the Veterinary Career Success show, Dr Dave talks to his old friend, Dr Sarah Vineyard, about the lessons she's learned as a practice owner in California. Dr Vineyard has wanted ...

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Ep 96: Emotional Blackmail in the Workplace -With Special Guest Nancy Slessenger from 2021-02-04T13:47:16

We are bringing you more emotional insight from Nancy Slessenger in the latest episode of the Veterinary Career Success Show.

This time, we are talking emotional blackmail. Ever felt pres...

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Freewheelin' Ep 14: What's The Hardest Thing About Being A Veterinary Blogger? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In today's show, Dr Dave Nicol answers the question: "What's the hardest thing about being a veterinary blogger?" The question was submitted on Instagram by Estefania Colon. Submit your question...

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Ep 1: If I want to open a veterinary hospital, what are the top three things I need to think about? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On today's show, Dr Dave Nicol answers the question: "What are the three top pieces of advice or rules for a veterinarian hoping to open their own vet practice within the UK?" The question was su...

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Ep 95: Controlling Emotions During Tough Situations - With Special Guest Nancy Slessenger from 2021-01-21T14:35:03

Brace yourselves: this episode of the Veterinary Career Success show is all about controlling your emotions during tough situations. We have taken a slightly different format this time, which shoul...

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Veterinary Career Success Show Ep 94: Using Connection to Build Resilience from 2020-11-12T14:48:54

In this episode of the Veterinary Career Success show, Dr Dave explains how integral a supportive network is to the building of resilience. When times are tough connection gets you through. By ensu...

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Ep 94: Using Connection to Build Resilience from 2020-11-12T14:48:54

In this episode of the Veterinary Career Success show, Dr Dave explains how integral a supportive network is to the building of resilience. When times are tough connection gets you through. By ensu...

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Veterinary Careers Success Show Ep 93: How to Write a Great CV and Cover Letter for a Vet Job from 2020-10-29T15:18:40

Are you applying for a job in the veterinary profession but don't know where to start when it comes to writing a CV and cover letter? Don't stare at your blank screen any longer! In this episode of...

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Freewheelin' Ep 92: Finding Your Feet as a New Grad Amid COVID-19 from 2020-10-08T14:36:16

2020: what a year (so far). Many of you have graduated from vet school during the Covid-19 pandemic, which means you are entering your first jobs without the extensive practical experiences that of...

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Freewheelin' Ep 91: 4 Tips to Communicate With Clients More Effectively from 2020-09-17T13:23

In the latest episode of Freewheelin', Dr Dave gives you 4 tips to communicate with clients effectively.

No one tells you this at vet school, but being a successful veterinarian largely r...

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Freewheelin' Ep 90: 3 Tips to Help You Negotiate Successfully from 2020-09-10T13:57:52

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 i...

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Freewheelin' Ep 89: Dealing With the Pressure to Solve Every Problem from 2020-09-04T13:41:13

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 w...

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Freewheelin' Ep 88: 3 Mistakes to Avoid as a New Leader from 2020-08-13T12:13:33

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 ...

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Freewheelin' Ep 87: How Do I Get Off The Hamster Wheel In Veterinary Leadership? from 2020-08-06T13:59:21

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 ...

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Freewheelin’ Ep 86: How Do I Improve My Work-Life Balance In Vet Med? from 2020-07-31T13:22:25

'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 differ...

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Freewheelin' Ep 85: 5 Tips For Managing Your Time In Veterinary Practice from 2020-07-09T12:44:07

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. Li...

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Freewheelin' Ep 84: 5 Tips For Finding a Great Mentor In Veterinary Medicine from 2020-07-03T14:01:56

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 s...

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Freewheelin' Ep 83: How Do I Deal With a Client's Negative Comments About Finances? from 2020-06-19T15:17:42

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....

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Freewheelin' Ep 82: Not Sure Which Path To Go Down In Vet Med? from 2020-06-13T13:51:40

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 ...

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Freewheelin' Ep 81: How Do I Respond To Angry Clients? from 2020-05-28T14:45

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 ...

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Freewheelin' Ep 80: Could Social Media Improve My Vet Career? from 2020-05-14T15:52:19

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 caree...

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Freewheelin' Ep 79: Should I Pause My Vet Degree Due To COVID-19? from 2020-05-07T14:44:05

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.

Th...

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Freewheelin' Ep 78: I'm Social (Media) Distancing from 2020-04-30T14:56:51

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 ...

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Freewheelin' Ep 77: Is Teleconsulting Offering Value To Client and Practice? from 2020-04-16T15:29:41

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?...

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Freewheelin' Ep 76: Navigating Between the Good and Terrible With Dr Betsy Charles from 2020-04-09T15:02:03

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 ...

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Freewheelin' Ep 75: Staying Motivated At Vet School When You Haven't Found Your Purpose? from 2020-03-19T16:47:13

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 t...

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Freewheelin' Ep 74: How Do I Make Clients Compliant? from 2020-03-04T17:37:29

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...

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Freewheelin' Ep 73: How Do I Get The Most Out Of My Clinical Rotations? from 2020-02-26T18:17:39

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 prio...

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Freewheelin' Ep 72: How Do I Cope With My Finances Whilst At Vet School? from 2020-02-12T15:47:03

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...

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Freewheelin' Ep 71: Are you in danger of bouncing out of veterinary medicine? from 2020-02-06T15:28:44

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 Freew...

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Freewheelin' Ep 70: Is there a link between culture and the bottom line? from 2020-01-29T15:43:38

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 pract...

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Freewheelin' Ep 69: Australian Vets Need Our Help! from 2020-01-16T13:26:18

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 an...

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Freewheelin' Ep 68: Let's Talk About Feeling Like An Imposter from 2020-01-09T19:20:03

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:
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Freewheelin' Ep 67: How Do I Get Out Of The 'Funk'? from 2020-01-02T16:49:11

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...

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Freewheelin' Ep 66: Mentors Will Make Or Break The Profession from 2019-12-20T16:49:48

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 m...

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Freewheelin' Ep 65: How to hire the right candidate over a long distance from 2019-12-12T16:38:35

Hiring over a long distance can seem to be a daunting task for management as there isn't a better way of getting to know a candidate than face to face. It doesn't have to be a stressful time howeve...

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Freewheelin' Ep 64: Can I Earn What I'm Worth When Wages Are Stagnating? from 2019-12-06T17:36:55

A common thought among vets is that wages for veterinarian professionals has stagnated and that there is no way upward to receive the pay that they deserve for their hard work. This can lead to fru...

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Freewheelin' Ep 63: What Do I Do When I've Ordered A Test And It Shows Up Normal? from 2019-11-21T15:24:52

A lot of vets fear normal. When your clients spend a lot of money on a test, there’s a lot of pressure to find a problem. What do you do when the results show up normal? Watch as Dr Dave talks you ...

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Freewheelin' Ep 62: How Can I Respond To A Question I Don't Know The Answer To? from 2019-11-15T10:58:01

Have you ever been asked a question that you just don't know the answer to? How do you deal with that situation? You cannot allow yourself to freeze up or to make something up. Listen as Dr. Dave t...

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Freewheelin' Ep 61: How Do I Deal With Client's Expectation Of Value As A New Graduate Vet? from 2019-11-07T13:08:27

Many new graduate vets are worried about client's expectation of the value of service. You may not feel like you are living up to this but you must remember that you are an important part of a big ...

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Freewheelin' Ep 60: How Do I Deal With Being Unsure In The Exam Room? from 2019-10-31T14:50:52

Being unsure in the exam room can be very daunting, especially for a young veterinarian. The best thing you can do is to keep calm and stay in the room. Dr Dave shares his top tips for dealing with...

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Freewheelin' Ep 59: 'This or That?' Dr Dave With Eric Garcia from 2019-10-17T12:29:18

In this special episode of Freewheelin' Dr Dave is joined by digital marketing guru Eric Garcia for a game of 'This or That?'. Listen to Dave and Eric decide whether they choose dogs or cats, nurse...

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Freewheelin' Ep 58: How Do I Motivate My Staff? from 2019-10-10T12:57:31

Motivating your staff members can be difficult, a lot of leaders tend to just give them a yearly gift or have 'pizza days'. Whilst this sounds fun, if it only serves as a band-aid to cover up a bad...

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Freewheelin' Ep 57: How Do I Create Compelling Content Fast? from 2019-10-03T13:40:15

Creating content for veterinary practices can be challenging, the urgent always seems to swamp the important. But with a little planning, it doesn't have to be like this. Dr. Dave explains an easy ...

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Freewheelin' Ep 56: Step Up To The Leaders Challenge from 2019-09-13T08:56:55

Employee engagement at an all-time high, but still only 34% of people love (like, really LOVE) their jobs.

Stats for veterinary medicine are thin on the ground, but what we do have suggest...

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Freewheelin' Ep 55: Vets And Guilt - How Should We Feel? from 2019-09-05T13:56:04

How much guilt is it ok for an entire profession to feel? How much guilt is it ok to take on, and what do we do if it all gets too much? Listen to Dr Dave ranting about the one small word that can...

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Freewheelin' Ep 54: "When The Going Gets Tough..." from 2019-08-22T11:18:45

... the toughest get going!

When we set ourselves a goal, we try it out, and sometimes if it gets too hard we stop, we give up, right when we need to dig deepest. So how do we combat tha...

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Freewheelin' Ep 53: Can I Improve My Listening Skills And If So How? from 2019-08-15T11:33:08

Today Dr. Dave riffs on the absolute foundation to building rapport ... listening! If people feel they are being listened to they are more likely to engage with you, but the all-important question ...

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Freewheelin' Ep 52: How Do I Choose A Job And A Work Family That Is Right For Me? from 2019-08-08T11:55:13

Today Dr. Dave talks about the all-important subject of having a plan to decide how to choose the right job and the right working environment for you. Ask yourself 'What is it I am really looking ...

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Ep 51 How Do I Find Purpose If I Don't Know What I Want To Achieve? from 2019-07-18T13:58:26

Today Dr. Dave riffs on what to do if you haven't found your focus in vet med yet. Don’t be in a rush to get to your final destination. Explore the world around you. 'Relax into the confusion and u...

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Freewheelin' Ep 50: The Relevance Of The Veterinarian In Animal Healthcare from 2019-07-12T10:54:33

Today Dr Dave talks about the role of the veterinarian and asks 'are we relevant, do we matter?'  

Submit your question for Dr Dave on twitter, facebook or Instagram. Submit to @drdavenico...

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Freewheelin' Ep 49: How Do I Start My Career Well? from 2019-07-04T11:32:37

It's graduation time, and with so many of you starting out on your career path I thought I would speak today about the 3 things to think about as you begin that journey.

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Freewheelin' Ep 48: Work Life Balance from 2019-06-20T12:00:04

When anyone joins our VETX community we ask a range of questions to see how we can help and what the person struggles with the most, and the answer 70-80% of the time is "how to have a work-life ba...

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Feewheelin' Ep 47: How Do I Have Confidence? from 2019-06-13T13:17:09

Or how do I boost my confidence? How do I grow my confidence? These are questions I get asked over and over. There are two things that matter more than anything when answering those questions and ...

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Freewheelin' Ep 46: We Honour National Mental Health Awareness Week from 2019-05-16T14:41:32

We all know about the mental health concerns within the veterinary workplace mental health and, in particular, the darker side of this where suicide seems like a perfectly normal option for someone...

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Freewheelin' Ep 45: Recruitment: 2 Sides Of The Coin from 2019-05-09T12:46:23

Today Dr Dave talks about the different aspects of hiring and job seeking, and not just looking at qualifications but asking the valuable question 'does the person/do I actually suit the practice?'...

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Freewheelin' Ep 44: Where Are You Trying To Get To? Can I Help? from 2019-05-02T11:37:59

Today Dr Dave asks a question of you, 'Where Are You Trying To Get To? Can I Help?' He shares four 'impact stories' from the VetX:Thrive Community, and speaks about how VetX:Thrive can help you. Listen

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Freewheelin' Ep 43: The Four Phases Of Learning & Growth from 2019-04-25T13:51:19

Today Dr Dave talks about the four phases of growth you need to walk through to become an amazing veterinarian. 

This simple framework will help you to understand where you are getting stu...

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Freewheelin' Ep 42: To Locum or not to Locum? from 2019-04-11T12:08:48

Today Dr Dave talks about when might it be a good time (or bad) to consider becoming a locum.

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Freewheelin' Ep 41: An Exercise To Kick-Start Your Day from 2019-04-04T12:24:07

Today Dr Dave talks about a new daily 3 stage exercise to make us aware of the good things happening in our life, and how to pay it forward.

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Freewheelin' Ep 40: Daily Life The Age Of Anxiety - It's Just Exhausting. from 2019-03-13T13:03:46

Today Dr Dave talks about how many high achievers set themselves up to be anxiety generating machines by creating daily to-do lists that are ambitious to the point of nonsense. He shares how this h...

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Freewheelin' Ep 39: 'Values And Why Working On Them Can Avoid Seagulls Pooping On Your Team' from 2019-03-07T15:45:26

Today on Freewheelin' we discuss 'Values And Why Working On Them Can Avoid Seagulls Pooping On Your Team'' ... in your team meetings what are you spending your time doing?

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Ep 38: Mixing Art With Science To Find A Better Balance As A Veterinary Professional from 2019-03-02T10:52:11

Something is becoming very clear in all of the conversations I have with people in our industry. It's probably not rocket science, but it is astonishing just how good it is for us to switch off our...

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Freewheelin' Ep 37: Fail Small. Win Big. from 2019-02-14T12:09:34

Today on Freewheelin' I'm having a rant about failure and growth!

Submit your question for Dr Dave on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram. Submit to @drdavenicol on each and tag the question #a...

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Freewheelin' Ep 36: 'What Is The Answer To The Veterinary Recruitment Crisis?' from 2019-01-31T12:16:55

Today on Freewheelin' we discuss the question 'What Is The Answer To The Veterinary Recruitment Crisis?

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Freewheelin' Ep 35: 'Standing Out From Your Competitors Online' With Special Guest Eric Garcia from 2019-01-24T15:07:57

Today on Freewheelin' I am joined by one of the vet world's authorities on digital marketing Eric Garcia (@ericgarciafl, facebook.com/EricGarciaFL ). We talk about, how to stand out from the crowd ...

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Freewheelin Ep34: Why are core values so important? from 2019-01-10T14:20:25

Today on Freewheelin' we discuss the question 'Why Are Core Values So Important?' ... And why they are tripping us up.'

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Freewheelin Ep33: What Would You Tell Your 10 Year Old Daughter from 2018-12-14T22:08:13

Today on Freewheelin' we have a great question from Dr Matthew Murdoch, 'What do you say to your 10 year-old kid if they say they want to be a vet?'

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Freewheelin' Ep32: How To Choose The Right Path For Your Career As A Vet from 2018-11-29T14:38:09

Today on Freewheelin', we have a great question from Pip Kellet, 'How To Choose The Right Path For Your Career As A Vet'

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Freewheelin' Ep31: Thanksgiving - A Moment For Gratitude from 2018-11-22T16:18:08

Today on Freewheelin', Thanksgiving - A Moment for Gratitude. I hope you have a reason for gratitude wherever you are in the world.

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Freewheelin' Ep30: The Day I Met Burnout from 2018-11-08T16:57:45

Today on Freewheelin', I'm talking about my experience of burnout and how I 'reset myself'.

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Freewheelin' Ep29: The Baton Pass from 2018-10-25T18:21:12

Today on Freewheelin', I'm explaining something called 'The Baton Pass' aka how to make sure your clinical plans get actioned by the clients. Thanks to Tracey for the question!

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Freewheelin' Ep 28: Being An Awesome Communicator from 2018-10-04T14:23:38

Today on Freewheelin', we look at the skill of being an effective communicator and how we need to adjust our communication styles and be more like Karma the Chameleon.

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Freewheelin' Ep27: #BeMoreSnail from 2018-09-27T14:38:59

Today on Freewheelin', we are inspired by 'Slimeon', part of the innovative @Snailspacebh trail in Brighton, raising money for @martletshospice. Shouldn't we all just #BeMoreSnail?

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Freewheelin Ep 26 What Advice Would You Have Given Yourself After Graduating from 2018-09-13T11:23:58

Today on Freewheelin', we have a great question from Tessa who is part of the VetX:Thrive community. The question is 'What advice would you have given yourself after graduating?'

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Freewheelin' Podcast Ep25: Find Your Purpose, Find Your Way. from 2018-09-06T10:49:59

Today on Freewheelin', I'm discussing something I believe is fundamental to our happiness and fulfillment, and that is purpose. So how do you find your purpose?

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Freewheelin' Ep 24: How Do You Know If You're The Problem As The Leader? from 2018-08-30T14:27:19

In this episode of Freewheelin,' I answer a great question that I was asked at Fetch DVM 360- How Do You Know If You're The Problem As The Leader?

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Freewheelin' Ep23: What Do I Do If I Am Experiencing Burn Out? from 2018-08-09T15:48:13

So You're A Vet...Now What? group member Sara was struggling with burnout and thinking about leaving the profession. She wisely moved roles, but this is still an instance where coaching/mentoring c...

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Freewheelin' Ep 22: What Tips Do You Have For Vet Students& Young Vets When Discussing Money? from 2018-08-02T17:10:40

On today's show, Dr Dave Nicol answers the question: "What tips do you have for vet students and young vets when discussing money with clients??"

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Freewheelin' Podcast Ep 21: How Do I Successfully Negotiate A Pay Raise? from 2018-07-26T14:24:55

On today's show, Dr Dave Nicol answers the question: "How Do I Negotiate A Pay Raise?"

The question was submitted via the awesome VetX Community.

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Freewheelin' Ep 20: Don't Let Other People Live Rent Free In Your Head. from 2018-07-12T13:07:48

Today's Freewheelin' episode is an answer to the folks who asked how do we not allow people to live rent free in our heads.

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Freewheelin' Ep 19: Is Corporatization A Good Idea? from 2018-07-05T13:52:11

In today's show, Dr Dave Nicol answers the question: "Is Corporatization A Good?"

The question was submitted by James Westgate.

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Freewheelin' Ep 18: What Is Personal Branding And Can I Afford To Ignore It? from 2018-06-28T17:13:39

Today's show is taken from a Facebook Live video where Dr Dave muses on personal branding and redundant contractual obligations, summed up in the question: "What is personal branding and can I affo...

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Freewheelin' Ep 17: How Do You Ensure Grads Get Support, Without Encouraging Co-Dependency? from 2018-06-12T19:57:22

In today's show, Dr Dave Nicol answers the question: "How do you ensure grads get the most amount of support, without encouraging co-dependency?"

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Freewheelin' Ep 16: What 5 Things Does A Leader Need For A Happy Efficient Team? from 2018-06-07T09:16:40

In today's show, Dr Dave Nicol answers the question: "What are the top 5 things a strong veterinary leader needs within their own practice to keep the team happy and efficient?"

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Freewheelin' Ep15: Do You Recommend Employee Incentives And If So, What? from 2018-05-31T14:09:34

In today's show, Dr Dave Nicol answers the question: "Do You Recommend Employee Incentives And If So, What?" 

The question was submitted on Facebook by Cherie Lemoine Guidry.

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Freewheelin' Ep 13: How Do We All Win At An Appraisal? from 2018-05-10T16:29:49

Today, I'm answering the question: 'How Do We All Win At An Appraisal?' Thanks to Jess for submitting your question!

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Freewheelin' Ep12: How Does Our Storytelling Impact Our Lives? from 2018-05-03T16:03:05

Today, I'm answering a brilliant question: 'How Does Our Storytelling Impact Our Lives?' How much power does your mind really have when it comes to how you see situations?

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Freewheelin' Ep 11: How Much Money Should I Ask For As A New Grad Vet? from 2018-04-26T14:10:48

On today's show, Dr Dave Nicol answers the question: "How Much Money Should I Ask For As a New Grad Vet?"

The question was submitted via the website.

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Freewheelin' Ep10: How Will I Know When It's The Right Time To Go Into Business? from 2018-04-13T11:34:53

On today's show, Dr Dave Nicol answers the question: "How Will I Know When It's The Right Time To Go Into Business?”

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Freewheelin Podcast Ep 9: Is The RCVS Guide To Conduct Hurting Animal Welfare from 2018-04-06T09:07:09

On today's show, Dr Dave Nicol discusses the issue of client choice, triggered by an update to the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons publication, 'The Guide To Professional Conduct'.

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Freewheelin' Ep8: How Do You Deal With Underperformers? from 2018-04-03T10:21:21

On today's show, I answer the question: 'I struggle with appreciation, reward and recognition. How do you deal with underperformers whilst still motivating and showing appreciation? I find this rea...

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Freewheelin' Ep7: What Should You Look For In A Mentor? from 2018-03-23T13:37:46

On today's show, Dr Dave Nicol answers the question: "What should I look for in a mentor? And how do you know what makes a 'good' practice?"

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Freewheelin' Ep 6: Can Mentoring Benefit The Mentor As Well As The Mentee? from 2018-03-08T09:27:19

On today's show, I answer the question: "Can mentoring benefit the mentor as well as the mentoree?" The question was submitted on Facebook by Eilidh Kirkbride.

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Freewheelin' Ep 5- How Do I Say No Nicely? from 2018-03-01T16:16:10

On today's show, Dr Dave answers the question, 'How do I say no nicely?'

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Ep 4: Supporting New Graduate Veterinarians from 2018-02-22T14:03:59

In today's show, Dr Dave Nicol answers the question: "How do I deliver on the promise of mentoring for new Grad Vets?"

The question was submitted on Facebook by Michelle Daniel

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Ep 3: Bitcoin Ponzi from 2018-02-08T14:17:24

On today's show, Dr Dave Nicol answers the question: "I've been contacted about buying into a crypto-currency "farm" for vets... It sounds too good to be true, should I buy in or not?"

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Ep 2: How Do You Acquire A Practice & Improve Standards But Not Fire The Staff from 2018-02-01T15:25:08

On today's show, Dr Dave Nicol answers the question: "How do you acquire a practice and elevate the standards without having to fire most of the staff because they view this change as 'you think yo...

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