The Australian Veterinary Association has called for urgent changes to protect the health and welfare of animals exported to the Middle East during the northern hemisphere summer. AVA president Dr Paula Parker said that in light of recent events, the […]
Mars Petcare Australia has signed a partnership agreement with REDcycle which provides a route for its dry pet food bags and flexible pouches to be recycled into a range of outdoor products. As the first Australian pet food company to […]
Vision Australia, the leading national provider of blindness and low vision services and advocator for the blindness and low vision community, has announced a veterinary symposium to coincide with the upcoming IGDF Seminar & Breeders Workshop. To be held in […]
What with cat cafes, dog-friendly beaches, gourmet pet food and designer pet wear and accessories, it perhaps should come as no surprise that our furry and feathery friends are our top binge-watching partners. According to a new survey released by […]
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 […]
Described as ‘Uber for pet owners’, Vets on Call—an app-based mobile veterinary service—looks like a win-win-win for vets, owners and pets. But is the game-changing business model viable? By Merran White For Bendigo-raised Morgan Coleman, who cut his entrepreneurial teeth […]
First impressions last which is why the role of the veterinary receptionist is of critical importance, as Tracey Porter discovers. There are few jobs in the veterinary sector that carry as much weight as that of a frontline receptionist. While, as […]
In the case of Australian Antarctic Division director Dr Nick Gales, a degree in veterinary science—coupled with a research interest in marine mammals—has led to a varied and exciting career. By Adam Morton Nick Gales was six months away from […]
The lives of children with autism are being greatly improved thanks to specially trained assistance dogs. Chloe Warren reports It’s a story familiar to families right around Australia: you notice your child isn’t following the typical timeline of developmental progress, […]
After suffering through an immense tragedy and ill health, Dr Stephanie Wright reveals the various ways she found to navigate them. Her experience may inspire veterinarians who may be going through difficult times. By Kerryn Ramsey When Murwillumbah Vet Clinic won […]
Think your vet degree has to end in general practice? Think again, there are alternative veterinary careers writes Anna Christensen. Dr Melinda Bell has watched it happen so many times, it’s become a cliché. Idealistic vet student graduates with a […]
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 […]
A cool head and steady hand has seen vet nurse Aimee Deaves of the Animal Referral Hospital in Brisbane, QLD, compete worldwide in archery competitions. “There are moments in archery when you feel like you’re on cloud nine and can’t […]
by Kelly Byrne VN, Maldon Vet Clinic, VIC Even though we generally use this monitor when an animal is under general anaesthetic, we sometimes use it during consultations because it can easily measure blood pressure. It also monitors a range of […]
by Dr Emma Billing, New England Veterinary Service, Armidale, NSW When we first opened, we had an antiquated CR system and the quality was poor. It was non-diagnostic and we couldn’t use it with anything over 10kg. We needed to […]
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