A new nationwide survey conducted by Australia’s leading pet nutrition business, Mars Petcare Australia, has revealed that more than 4.3 million Australians struggle to find a suitable place to live with their pets. This has significant consequences on the health […]
The Australian Veterinary Association has expressed some disappointment in the McCarthy Review, saying this does not adequately guarantee stronger animal welfare provisions on future live sheep export voyages to the Middle East this year. The AVA—which made its own in-depth […]
Australian scientists have identified a new feline disease similar to hepatitis B in humans after discovering a virus previously unknown in cats. The discovery, published last week in the journal Viruses, could have an impact on human medical research as well as […]
An innovative Australian pilot study for dogs with cancer has achieved some positive results. The study of cancer treatments is being conducted by researchers at the University of Queensland’s (UQ) School of Veterinary Science in conjunction with colleagues at the […]
Relationships can be difficult at the best of times so are couples who work together in the same practice a good idea? By Frank Leggett Marriage is a commitment to each other that sees you living together, holidaying together, building […]
While compassion and good intentions may result in happy clients, discounting for veterinary services can take a toll on your clinic’s finances. So, how do you manage this balance? Louise Baxter reports Australian veterinary practices only average between seven per cent […]
No vet wants to provide anything less than the best possible treatment but when a client is unable to pay for your services, how much charity can your business afford? By Susi Banks There are various strategies veterinarians use to balance […]
The USP—Unique Selling Proposition—is said to be the secret of getting the right core message of your business. So why is it so many practices have no idea what their USP even is? By John Burfitt If there’s one thing most […]
Building or renovating your veterinary clinic? Before you begin the journey, consider feedback from veterinarians at the other end of the spectrum—and the teams who helped them get there. By Gillian O’Meagher Meet the clients Dr Nigel Thomas engaged Elite Fitout […]
Many practices have a strong connection with charities and community work. While these are worthwhile causes, does this improve the business side of a practice? By James Gallaway Genuinely charitable work might seem rare in a world where corporate sponsorship of worthy […]
Australia’s only accredited forensic veterinarian, Dr Rebecca Belousoff, has her work cut out for her investigating some of the worst cases of animal cruelty—her evidence helping to convict animal abusers. By Petra Starke Animal cruelty cases have always been difficult to […]
Animals have very different nutritional needs to humans. But telling that to pet owners who are convinced the human fad diets they swear by also benefit their cat or dog isn’t always easy, unless you know how. By Rachel Smith […]
Dr Kate Woods of Manjimup Veterinary Clinic in WA is robust, independent and of strong character—just like the wine she makes. “My husband and I were keen to get away from Perth and raise our kids in the country. We […]
Whether it’s console, online, board or card, Dr Sarah Abramowski of Belconnen Animal Hospital in Weetangera, ACT, can’t get enough of gaming. “I don’t remember a time when I wasn’t gaming. When I was a kid, my dad used to play […]
Being lost in the bush at 2am is just one of the joys of rogaining, according to Dr Helen Robinson of Indigo Veterinary Services in Beechworth, VIC “Rogaining is a sport that was devised by three students at Melbourne uni back in […]
The Latin rhythms and exotic dance moves of zumba are the perfect way for Dr Gladys Tam of Mt Druitt Veterinary Clinic in NSW to stay in shape. “I’ve always liked dancing and learned how to belly dance when I was […]
by Dr David Larratt, Wallsend Vet, NSW This is a versatile, multi-functional oscillating saw. Not only is it useful for removing fibreglass casts and cutting goat horns but by adding a blade attachment, it can be used for orthopaedic surgery. […]
by Dr Jeremy Jones, The Berwick Village Vet, VIC I don’t use a tonometer regularly enough to justify the cost of one of the newer models. Instead, I decided to go with a traditional Schiotz tonometer. What’s good about it […]
by Dr Nadine Allan, Gilgandra Veterinary Clinic, NSW This is a modified box trailer that is attached to the back of a car or truck so it can be taken wherever it is needed. We do quite a lot of […]
This article is sponsored content brought to you by Rem Systems. Tracy Bowring, vet nurse of Animal Referral and Emergency Centre (AREC) in Newcastle, NSW, explains why… “I obtained a Certificate IV in veterinary nursing while living in Perth and then […]
