Dr Guyan Weerasinghe, an Australian veterinarian working in small animal practice and as a state government veterinary officer, has been announced by the World Small Animal Veterinary Association and Hill’s Pet Nutrition as the winner of the 2018 Next Generation Veterinary Award. The award acknowledges the work of a veterinarian who graduated within the past […]
Two of Australia’s leading providers of vet practice valuations have recently joined forces under the ValuVet brand. Anne and Paolo Lencioni of APL Accountants and Tony Thelander of ValuVet have announced that they will merge their significant valuation services to bring their […]
Nominations are now open for the Petplan Australia annual Veterinary Awards. Petplan believe in supporting the hard work of Australia’s veterinary professionals and have created these awards to help celebrate and showcase their innovation, initiative and many contributions to the […]
Today is International Cat Day and to mark the occasion, the ‘Have we seen your cat lately?’ program is shining a spotlight on the hidden health risks Australian cat owners may not be aware of. Australians may think their indoor cats […]
Every vet practice owner knows—or should know—that great vet nurses are worth their weight in gold. So, what makes them really shine and how do you get them to that point? Heather Vaile reports At a swanky conference dinner in […]
People complain about staff meetings but you can’t run a business without them. Here are five tips to help you ensure that your team powwows are time well spent. By Meg Crawford We’ve all experienced it before: when meetings are good, they’re […]
As the saying goes, you don’t get a second chance at a first impression. Building your veterinary brand is an investment in your vet practice and a representation of the way you do business. Louise Baxter reports When you’re seeking professional […]
Public liability insurance is critical for vets who run their own practice but what are the other business insurance options that will keep your business fully covered? James Gallaway investigates Veterinarian Kay Weller was alone in the Bowral Veterinary Hospital […]
Surgical castration used to be the only option when desexing dogs but now a non-surgical implant offers an alternative to dog owners unsure if a permanent reduction of testosterone is best for their pet. By Sarah Thomas Desexing is one […]
Hers must be one of the most coveted jobs in the country. Meet Dr Jayne Weller, who counts among her patients cheetahs, deer, lemurs and giraffes, to name but a few. Sarah Thomas reports. It’s a brilliantly sunny autumn day at […]
There’s a lot of misinformation about dog attacks, not helped by sensational media reporting that often follows an incident. So, what are the facts and how can vets educate owners and keep themselves safe? Chloe Warren reports One of the […]
An increasing number of practitioners are making it their business to ensure pets can enjoy more dignified deaths outside of traditional treatment rooms, as Tracey Porter discovers. The veteran veterinarian remembers each one as if they were her own—Fluffy, Simba, Maggie, Bugsy […]
With 50 people following his every move, Dr Mark Schembri, an Australian Turf Club vet at Randwick, NSW, says conducting is his passion and joy. “I’ve always loved music and studied clarinet and trumpet as a school student. I did […]
Despite a serious arm injury, Dr Andrew Dallimore of Dandenong Ranges Veterinary Centre in Olinda, VIC, is helping to change kids’ lives by teaching judo. When I was 14, I took up judo because I was short, tubby and getting bullied at school. […]
When the Bega District Brass Band needs a mellow, smoky solo, they turn to Dr Jane Woolacott of Bega Veterinary Hospital in NSW, and her flugelhorn “A flugelhorn is basically just an over-sized trumpet. It has the same valves that […]
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 […]
by Dr Kylie Clifford, Bird & Smith myVET, Fullarton, SA I’ve only recently started working at Bird & Smith and the first thing I requested was for them to purchase a set of these clippers. Now all the staff is […]
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by Dr Peta Railton, Pet Medical, Milsons Point, NSW Barkaroo is a healthy dog treat made from dehydrated kangaroo fillets. We are an accredited low-stress handling clinic and have found theses treats are a great way to relax dogs and […]