Employer of Choice Spotlight: A Chat with Recent Vet Grad - Dr Aodhan Wildbore - Vets on Carlton - ep 224

Recent Massey University Veterinary Science Graduate, Dr Aodhan Wildbore, shares what truly matters for veterinary graduates starting their careers. His experience at Wanganui Vet Services showcases how essential proper mentoring is for new professionals – making the difference between thriving or leaving the profession entirely.Aodhan's no-holds-barred insights shatter common fears about first veterinary positions. "I actually don't feel like a new grad really," he shares, describing a practice where new graduates receive both freedom and robust support. Unlike clinics where experienced vets reject new approaches, Aodhan works with senior practitioners who value fresh knowledge while providing guidance without micromanagement. His most satisfying case to date? Diagnosing a BVD outbreak in a herd – a complex situation where he applied thorough diagnostics and implemented management protocols with appropriate backup from experienced colleagues.Beyond clinical practice, Aodhan offers thought-provoking perspectives on the declining number of men entering veterinary medicine. He suggests limited exposure may be the culprit: "Guys are somewhat shielded from the industry in terms of exposure." This cultural shift presents challenges for the profession's diversity. For anyone considering Whanganui as their next destination, Aodhan's experience as a newcomer has been overwhelmingly positive, finding the community welcoming and accepting far sooner than the "five years to be accepted" he'd been warned about.Ready to find your place in a clinic that lifts you up? Wanganui Vet Services and its sister clinic, Vets on Carlton are seeking veterinarians who are motivated, flexible and people-oriented. Visit vetclinicjobs.com/vets-on-carlton to learn more about joining a team where you'll be empowered to grow while delivering exceptional care.Could Your Kind of People recognise Their Kind of Clinic?A job ad may catch a vet’s or nurse’s eye. But it’s their own due diligence that determines whether they apply—or keep in touch.Culture Story Centres turn real experiences from inside your team into credible, discoverable recruitment evidence, giving vets and nurses meaningful reasons to choose your clinic.Explore Culture Story Centres for veterinary clinics