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Ep 4: Scrubbed In, Left Out - We Do The Work, Now Let Us Own The Title

Ep 4: Scrubbed In, Left Out - We Do The Work, Now Let Us Own The Title

What do you call a profession that keeps the clinic running, juggles anaesthetics, consoles grieving families, leads puppy school, and still isn’t formally recognised by the national workforce system?

You call it veterinary nursing.
And you call it undervalued.

In this episode, we’re diving deep into the workforce crisis that’s been building for years—and why veterinary nurses are at the centre of both the problem and the solution.

From the AVA’s Destination Thriving white paper to the push for national regulation and title protection, we explore what’s broken, what’s already working, and what’s at stake if we don’t act now.

Because this isn’t just about job titles—it’s about mental health, sustainability, public trust, and the future of the profession.

🔍 What We Cover:

  • The current vet workforce shortage—and how nurses are holding the line

  • Why veterinary technologists got recognised (and nurses didn’t)

  • What regulation could mean for career progression, patient safety, and respect

  • Lessons from the UK, NZ, and US on how other countries are doing it

  • The true cost of being “unseen” in policy

  • A call to action for nurses, clinic owners, and advocates

  • And a reminder that you’re not alone, and your voice matters.

 

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to the Veterinary Nurse Crisis
  2. 01:47The Workforce Shortage and Its Implications
  3. 05:33Recognition and Regulation of Veterinary Nurses
  4. 09:05The Path to Regulation and Its Challenges
  5. 13:35Financial Implications of Recognition
  6. 18:03Celebrating Current Achievements in Veterinary Nursing
  7. 20:44Career Paths and Opportunities in Veterinary Nursing
  8. 21:59Learning from Global Models
  9. 26:00The Stakes of Recognition and Regulation
  10. 29:52Taking Action for Change
  11. 34:18Embracing the Vet Nurse Journey
  12. 34:18Overcoming Burnout in Veterinary Nursing

 

Listener Prompt:

Have you ever felt unseen in your role?
Have a story about stepping up, innovating, or advocating from within your clinic?

👉 Tag @vetnursehacker on socials or
📩 Email: [email protected]
We’d love to share your voice in future episodes.

 

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