Vet & Pet Life Coaching: Recent Episodes
Dr. Sabine Ware
In this show, host Dr. Sabine Ware gives out the honest truth about Vet Life and Pet Life.Originally directed at Pet Owners, the show has taken a slight turn, to try and repair and support the ever important relationship between Vet and Pet Owner.Sabine believes this to be possible through transparency, support and knowledge.Get a "behind the scenes" and "honest truths" view of life as Vet and what advice we have to Pet Owners. This podcast aims to be a safe space to reach out to Vets, Vet Nurses, Farriers, Allied Animal Health and Pet Owners. We can do better and support each other better.
We are back for 2022!!
COVID, and general #vetlife is wreaking havoc and heartbreak on the Veterinary profession.
This means it's getting harder and harder to get your pet into the Vet, as appointments are booked out so far ahead of time.
We share some "tips" for clients on how to approach these situations - with a very important "pay it forward to other clients" message.
Because it's getting harder, more and more people are turning to Vet family members, Vet friends or "that mate of a mate I met at a party" for advice on social media and in person.
In this episode we discuss the who's, the when's and the how's of doing this.
Should you call? Message on Facebook? When? Should I do it via SnapChat?
Anyone who's ever sent or thought of sending that message to a Vet friend - this is for you!
There are a few things we would like you to know.
Happy listening!
A common reason why people will leave their job is not because of the job, or the pay...
...it'll be because of the people.
HR and Management play an integral role in any practice.
But maybe they hold more of the cards of industry change than what we think.
Learn what it's like being in management, including some hard to swallow truths.
Learn why it's a job not suited to "just anyone" in your practice - choose them wisely!
If you're an employee, Bek shares with us the best ways to approach your management team - both in situations where you're comfortable and where you're not.
And what are the important "do's" when you call a meeting with your manager.
The feeling of belonging in a team, no matter how big or small, is what keeps many people happy. So let's start chatting people.
If you're a pet owner and you've been to the vet, then you're then considered a client.
And this podcast is for you.
If you're an Animal Health Professional, you no doubt have clients.
And then this podcast is for you.
Tune in to our open chat about Clients.
Learn the perspective from Bek - she was a client before she worked in the industry and has some interesting perspectives!
The Animal Health Industry is nothing without it's clients - but why is it considered the 'bug bear" of the job?
It's an exciting time here at Vet and Pet Life Coaching Podcast!
In this episode we welcome on board Bek Perkins.
Fresh into to the Vet Industry but with a strong background in Psychology and HR, Bek helps open the discussions that need to happen within our industry.
In this episode we say !WELCOME! and learn a little about Bek and what's brought her to where she is.
My original podcast had been doing great, but I feel like I needed to do more.
My aim is to better the Veterinary Profession and help Pet Owners.
A perfectly attainable goal, right?
But as I started I realised there was more that could be done.
Pet owners need support and education but there is PLENTY out there. What we all need is someone to come in with the brutal honest truth and some stories to show what life is really like as a Vet.
What are we up against?
How can we do better by Pet Owners?
And how can we do better by each other?
Tune in to learn some over-sharing bits of information about me you might not know.
Maybe it’ll give some insight into why I think I can offer some support to others out there.
COVID has definitely highlighted a few things for people. Two things being
1. Having a pet is incredibly important and great for the soul
2. Money can be short and tight
So if you're someone wanting to bring a pet into the family, but have no idea where to start or what to consider, then this podcast is for you.
Pets cost money. This is the truth.
But there are some things to consider when looking to purchase a pet, which might help you save some money down the track, or avoid any traps you didn't know were there!
We all know that animals are incredibly in-tune to people's emotions.
But sometimes we forget that the moment we walk through the doors of the Vet.
Owners commonly get stressed about Vet visits and stressed about how your pet will handle the Vet. But did you know you can help control this?
If understanding and improving your own emotions can help your pet's emotions, why wouldn't we look inwards?
If you're a horse owner battling with tension and stress-related problems in your horse - have you considered looking inwards?
We are only going to scratch the surface, but let's start the discussion.
Ever wondered why Vet's seem so stingy when it comes to giving out medications?
There is good reason behind it all. And it all comes down to our relationship with you.
Why?
Our hands are tied by the law in a lot of cases - but sometimes we can take a punt and bend the rules, but only if you have been playing the game right.
So if you want to learn how to play the game, and what you can do to make getting medications easier, have a listen.
In this episode I discuss decision making.
We as Vets have likely forgotten the true emotional toll making decisions about your pets has on you.
Making decisions can be a huge source of stress and anxiety for a lot of people - when you then throw something you love in there, emotions can run wild.
Maybe take a different approach? Or apply some basic principles to make it easier?
In this episode we discuss all things DENTAL and TEETH!
My favourite!
Learn how to spend your money SMARTLY when it comes to your pet's dental care.
The key to this episode is consistency - because lack of consistency will see you spending good dollars and getting no where.
Learn how to prevent dental disease in your dogs and cats, as well as understanding why a Veterinary Dental is needed - and why it may work in your favour long term.
In this episode we touch on an emotional topic of Humane Euthanasia.
I often feel this topic is left out and seen as taboo, which leaves a lot of pet owners in the dark.
I touch on why euthanasia often comes up, the discussion, the process and what to expect.
It's all the things you wanted to know, but maybe you were too scared to ask.
We are continuing on with our best "money saving tips"
Beware the supplement game.
Be smart with medications.
Prevention is cheaper than cure.
Know your breeds and what you want.
Be honest. Be informed.
In this episode we discuss some of those "money saving tips" on the internet when it comes to going to the Vet.
What you should do when "shopping around" for Vets.
And we share some money saving tips and tricks when it comes to visiting your vet.
We are not here to promote "cheap is good" and "cheap is caring"
We are here to make your money work better and smarter for you when it comes to your pet's medical care.
It's time to become informed!
In this first episode we continue to talk about the Veterinarian-Client relationship.
I address the need for you, as a pet owner, to go out and find YOUR VET.
And then we start to dive into the world of Veterinary Medicine, and teach you some of the things you as an owner can do to help a consult run smoothly, and also how to get the most out of that consult fee!
Welcome to The Veterinary Counsellor!
This episode introduces you to your host, Dr. Sabine Ware and her podcast series The Veterinary Counsellor.
Ever found going to the vet stressful? It doesn't have to be that way.
We are going to dive deep into the world of your pet's medical care, and teach you what goes on behind closed doors of a vet clinic, and what is going on in your vet's head.
We want to promote the building of a strong, authentic and honest relationship with your vet, whilst giving pet owners all the tools and advice to make informed decisions.
You as pet owners hold all the cards - you just need to know how to use them all.