Veterinarian Dr Helen Beattie - Conflict, Tension and Veterinary Moral Distress - part 2 of 3

Veterinarian Dr Helen Beattie on:Conflict, Tension & Moral DistressBooks Helen's reading and recommendsInspiration & aspirational parenting+ a bit of philosophical discussionPart 2 of a multi-part series getting to know Dr Helen Beattie before she became known to New Zealand's veterinarians in her role as Chief Veterinary Officer at the New Zealand Veterinary Association.Part 1 - episode 069 - some career highs and lowsBooks Dr Helen Beattie is reading or has just finished reading:Shuggie Bain by Douglas Stuart:  https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/52741293-shuggie-bainRoar - How to Match Your Food and Fitness to Your Unique Female Physiology for Optimum Performance, Great Health, and a Strong, Lean Body for Life by Dr Stacy Sims https://www.penguin.co.nz/books/roar-9781623366865Women Don't Owe You Pretty by Florence Given:  https://www.whitcoulls.co.nz/product/women-dont-owe-you-pretty-6548712Top level topics Helen talks about:Some of  “team” & “people” highlights vs things she’s achieved.The privilege of having “thinking time” that you don’t get in clinical practice.The opportunity to be exposed to amazing minds and people that vets in clinic don’t get.What would “Old Helen” say to “Young Helen” – I asked Helen what tips she’d give to herself today as a freshly graduated vet.Her personal principles Tension and conflictCommunicationHuman behaviour changeBipolar languageThe power of language Helen talks about how cycling gives her thinking space and time:  her clearinghouseWorking as a locum in the UKThe prevalence of specialists just around the corner.Her desire for kiwi fur baby parents to invest in pet insurance for comfort and security.Moral distress – a lowlight for most vets in their veterinary career.Julie and Dr Beattie skirt on the fringes around the topic of rape.   If you are sensitive to this you might find this episode a bit sensitive.Although the topic isn't discussed in any detail whatsoever please be aware the word is raised!VetStaffleading veterinary sector recruitment in New Zealand | veterinarians | locums | nursesDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.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