Dogs deserve the description ‘man’s best friend’ for many reasons, not the least of which being they make wonderful companion animals, offering their human owners unconditional love as well as many benefits to their physical and mental health. Which is […]
A business supplying horse health-care products has been fined $11,250 by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) for possession and supply of an unregistered veterinary chemical product. APVMA chief executive officer, Dr Chris Parker, said the supplier continued […]
The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) yesterday released a report on antimicrobial resistance in animals in Australia that extends our knowledge for regulating this global health and welfare concern. APVMA chief scientist Dr Phil Reeves said that the Antibiotic […]
Before you chuckle at that video of a snoring pug or sleepy French bulldog sitting upright on the sofa, you might need to ask if that animal is actually suffering from just trying to breathe. Countless online videos, which show […]
How is it some vet clinics seems right on the money when setting fees, while others play follow the leader? Getting your fee structure right can be the key to making your business a success, writes John Burfitt Considering the […]
According to management experts, happy employees boost the bottom line. By Andy Kollmorgen There’s a business management theory out there that goes something like this: the better you treat your employees, the better your business will do. It’s called the […]
Differences in pet legislation between the various state and territories is something of a veterinary minefield. A new AVA project, however, is attempting to streamline it once and for all. By Blake Dennis Get talking to most vets on the […]
When buying or leasing equipment, it’s important to avoid over-capitalising. There are a number of different ways to help minimise costs. By Kerryn Ramsey When starting a new practice, the goal is to open with the least financial outlay and […]
Australian Dr Scott Miller, well-known to British TV audiences from the series The Vet on the Hill, explains how the series showed him that an education about animals can take place on both sides of the camera. By John Burfitt […]
Her expertise in poultry health has put Robyn Alders at the forefront of international avian flu research. Now she’s putting her knowledge to work here in Australia, to improve biosecurity and nutrition. By Harry Pearl “In the early days of […]
A new book by two US academics examines the under-representation of women in leadership roles in the veterinary profession—and what to do about it. By Heather Vaile This is the kind of book many female Gen X vets will wish […]
Rupert Woods is a reminder of what the veterinary profession is all about. Passionate about wildlife from a young age, Woods’ intense curiosity took him from a sub-Antarctic island to London Zoo before eventually landing him the job of CEO […]
Spies, detectives and serial killers were the inspiration for Dr David Vella of Sydney Exotics + Rabbit Vets in Crows Nest, NSW, when building his escape rooms. “The old abandoned cabin is the ramshackle home of a serial killer. It’s […]
When the lion dances, Dr Lai Chu Chan of Pyramid Veterinary Centre in Gordonvale, QLD, is on hand to keep it looking fit and healthy. “My husband is Irish and I’m Chinese. We have six children—two boys and four girls—and […]
A serious injury led Dr Susan Walsh of Bedford-Dianella Vet Centre in WA to re-think her priorities and embrace the art of crochet. “About eight years ago when I was employed full-time at another practice, I was working long hours […]
Joining a surfboat crew is a great way to get fit and meet people, according to Dr Jessica Dalton of Macleay Valley Veterinary Services, Kempsey, NSW “When I started working in Kempsey, I was new to the area and didn’t […]
by Dr Warren Doidge, Companion Vet Care, North Lakes, QLD We had another autoclave, probably about a four- or five-year-old, that had to be replaced due to necessity. We purchased this smaller capacity Hanshin model and we’ve been very happy […]
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