Analysis by financial comparison site mozo.com.au has found when it comes to pet insurance, selecting a Saint Bernard over a Jack Russell could cost more than double in annual premiums. Mozo’s analysis found Saint Bernard was the most expensive breed in […]
The Jetpets Companion Animal Rescue Awards— a national program that celebrates and recognises achievements in the rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming of companion animals Australia-wide—has announced the winners for 2019. “In our second year, it was very competitive with more than 1000 […]
First year Animal Welfare Science Centre graduate researcher Carmen Glanville was recently named the winner of the University of Melbourne’s Visualise your Thesis competition for her presentation, ‘Protecting Pets by Changing People’. Visualise your Thesis competition challenges graduate researchers to […]
To coincide with this year’s recent National Threatened Species Day on 7 September, a launch was held for a new book that offers an update on the campaign to save the Tasmanian devil, which has experienced a dramatic reduction in […]
You know you should be marketing your practice with content, but should you be posting videos to YouTube or blogging or both? Steven Coby seeks out the answer You’ve decided that you want to use some type of content to […]
The quest to attract new clients can sometimes overshadow the importance of client retention, but not paying attention to retention can come at a significant cost. By John Burfitt One of the wisest adages of business is that it costs […]
A new service is providing emergency care vets around Australia with a free information hub. By Clea Sherman Driving home from his first ever shift at an overnight vet service in 2001, Dr Rob Webster had to quickly pull his […]
A business plan is essential so you can set goals and achieve more for your practice. By Clea Sherman In your everyday dealings of meeting new pets and their owners, administering vaccines and treating sick animals, you have a business […]
Two young vets became business partners after knowing each other for less than a year—and their practice, Collaroy Plateau Veterinary Hospital, has gone from strength to strength. By Kerryn Ramsey When Sydney veterinarians, Drs Lewis Hunt and Caroline Wood, decided […]
The boom in so-called ‘exotic’ pets means more vets are treating animals other than dogs and cats and—equally important—educating owners about how best to look after them. By Kathy Graham Fifty years ago, patients at veterinary clinics were mainly cats […]
A presentation to the Budgerigar Society of Bundaberg in 1982 had a far-reaching impact on the career of new veterinary graduate, Dr Bob Doneley. By Frank Leggett Dr Bob Doneley is fascinated with birds. He has built a long and successful veterinary career with avian medicine […]
Mind-blowing technology, increasing specialisation, and the effect of feminisation—here’s a guide to the most significant trends shaping the field of veterinary science. By Kerryn Ramsey 1. Technological advances From practice management upgrades to equipment advances, from artificial intelligence to machine-learning, […]
Most weekends you’ll find Lucie Kantor VN, of Avondale Heights Veterinary Hospital in Victoria, at her local BMX track. “I started riding BMX as a way to share a sport with my partner. He gave me one of his old […]
Disc golf is a lot of fun but Dr Kristian Danorwayan of Highton Veterinary Clinic in Victoria also likes to play competitively. “Disc golf is played like regular golf but instead of using clubs and balls, you use frisbees. The […]
Can singing have an impact on the wider community? Dr Hootan Shah, who works at Doncaster Veterinary Hospital in Victoria and as a Pawssum mobile vet, intends to find out. “My singing teacher, Julie Edwardson, runs Emotionworks Cut Opera, a […]
There’s no better way to relax, according to Dr Gordon Heslop of Glenhaven and Winston Hills Veterinary Hospitals in NSW, than restoring a 12th-century Tuscan monastery. “When restoring a Tuscan monastery that’s in excess of 900 years old, it’s important […]
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This article is sponsored content brought to you by Hill’s Pet Nutrition. Becvarova I.1, Meyer H.1, Witzel A. L.2, Murphy M.2, Werre S. R.3, Cadiergues M. C.4 Introduction Canine atopic dermatitis (CAD) is characterised by a vicious cycle of inflammation, […]
This article is sponsored content brought to you by Virbac. Effective treatment of otitis externa requires the persistence of antimicrobial actives in the ear for a period of time. Sometimes vets are reluctant to cleanse ears whilst treating for otitis […]
by Dr Justin Ward, Reedy Creek Veterinary Surgery, Varsity Lakes, QLD This saw is specifically designed for use when performing a Tibial Plateau Levelling Osteotomy (TPLO). While a lot of vets are moving towards battery-operated equipment, I prefer this pneumatic […]