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The Vet Vault

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by Dr. Hubert Hiemstra

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Vet life can be tough—but it’s also good. So, how do we make it even better? Join inspiring conversations with veterinary trailblazers who share real stories, fresh ideas, and strategies to help the talented, passionate humans (like you!) who make up the veterinary profession thrive—in work and in life. Hosted by Dr. Hubert Hiemstra, a veterinarian with over 20 years of experience and a passion for helping vets build happier, more fulfilling careers. Hubert brings warmth, curiosity, and a knack for asking the right questions, creating a space where the best ideas in vet med come to life.

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160: Toxic Workplaces Just Got Expensive: What The New Psychological Safety Laws Mean For Vet Practices. With Rhonda Andrews

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158: Psychological Safety For Vets: Why The Job Might Need Fixing, Not The People. With Dr Rebecca Faris

"Maybe we're just picking the wrong people to be vets."You've probably heard some version of that line. Maybe you've even said it. 'The new grads can't cope. The younger generation is too soft. If this profession isn't working for you, maybe the profession isn't the problem - maybe you are.'But what if that's the wrong conversation entirely? Maybe it's not the people who need to change - but the job itself.That's the question at the heart of this conversation with <a href="https://au.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-faris" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Dr Rebecca Faris,</a> the lead of the Australian Veterinary Association's Thrive programme - an industry attempt to figure out how we make veterinary medicine a profession people can actually stay in and enjoy.You'll learn:<ul><ul><li>Why a full-time working week in veterinary medicine probably shouldn't be 40 hours - and the official position from Safe Work Australia that will surprise you</li><li>The difference between psychological safety and psychosocial safety (one is a vibe, the other is the law - and if you own a practice in Australia, you need to know which is which)</li><li>What the new psychosocial safety legislation actually requires of practice owners </li><li>Why "playing to your strengths" isn't the same as avoiding the hard stuff - and how to have that conversation with your employer without sounding like you're asking for special treatment</li><li>The invisible emotional labour tax you're paying on every consult - and why recognising it changes everything</li><li>What genuinely great veterinary workplaces are doing differently, and why the "squeaky wheel" narrative is drowning out stories of practices that are getting it right</li><li>Why "I can't hack full-time" might not mean there's something wrong with you - and the self-compassion case for rethinking what a sustainable vet career actually looks like</li><li>How to get involved in shaping the future of this profession instead of quietly checking out</li></ul></ul>If you've ever felt wrecked at the end of a perfectly normal day and wondered whether it was you or the job - this one's for you.Resources mentioned:<ul><li><a href="https://ava.com.au/thrive" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">The Thrive Programme and 2025 Wellbeing Survey: ava.com.au/thrive</a></li><li><a href="https://www.ava.com.au/Thrive/cultivating-safe-teams-pilot-program/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Cultivating Safe Teams training </a>(AVA)</li><li>2026 <a href="https://au.eventscloud.com/website/3071/program/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Thrive Wellness Symposium</a> at the AVA Conference, Brisbane, 19 May 2026</li><li>Safe Work Australia - <a href="https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/safety-topic/managing-health-and-safety/mental-health/psychosocial-hazards" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">psychosocial hazards guidance</a></li></ul> This episode is not an ad. We're not paid to feature Thrive or the AVA - we just think this is a conversation the profession needs to be having. If you've got thoughts, pushback, or your own story about thriving (or not) in practice, drop us a line at <a href="mailto:info@thevetvault.com">info@thevetvault.com</a>.For our clinical content, show notes, and our full back catalogue, head to <a href="https://thevetvault.com/">thevetvault.com</a>. While you're there, check out our subscriber-only clinical podcast, our newsletter, and come and hang out with us in real life at <a href="https://vetsontour.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Vets On Tour.</a> 00:52 Rethinking the 40-Hour Workweek03:03 Flexibility and Job Crafting04:57 Are We Picking the Wrong People?06:05 Playing to Strengths vs Business Needs12:39 Psychological vs Psychosocial Safety15:55 The New Laws: Employer Obligations17:51 Identifying Psychosocial Hazards20:40 Cultivating Safe Teams Training24:45 Workload and Emotional Labor32:34 Vets on Tour Break34:27 Should Full-Time Be 30 Hours?36:12 Inside the Thrive Initiative39:31 Mental Health First Aid41:35 Empathy for Difficult Clients44:13 Wins and Optimism46:27 How to Access Thrive51:27 Closing Advice: Get Engaged

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What is The Vet Vault?: Vet life can be tough—but it’s also good. So, how do we make it even better? Join inspiring conversations with veterinary trailblazers who share real stories, fresh ideas, and strategies to help the talented, passionate humans (like you!) who make up the veterinary profession thrive—in work and in life.

Hosted by Dr. Hubert Hiemstra, a veterinarian with over 20 years of experience and a passion for helping vets build happier, more fulfilling careers. Hubert brings warmth, curiosity, and a knack for asking the right questions, creating a space where the best ideas in vet med come to life.
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
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Does this podcast accept guests?: Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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