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 […]
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Dr Paula Parker, AVA president, is calm under pressure
Whether she’s saving an emergency patient on the Gold Coast, speaking at a conference in Melbourne, or lobbying government officials in Canberra, AVA president Paula Parker is across the small details and the big-picture implications of what’s going on. By […]
Fighting animal cruelty
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 […]
WSAVA appoints its first CEO
The World Small Animal Veterinary Association has appointed its first chief executive officer. In her new role, Arpita Bhose, currently WSAVA association manager, will work with the WSAVA’s leadership team to advance its work to enhance the health and welfare of companion animals worldwide. She will also work with WSAVA president […]
Dr Stephanie Wright gets to the heart of the matter
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 […]
From A to Zumba
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 […]
Archery: my aim is true
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 […]
Branching out with Tania Duratovic
Tania Duratovic was helping animals long before she became a vet nurse. But she decided to get formal qualifications so she could do even more—particularly through her charity Tree of Compassion—to assist animals in need. By Kathy Graham Tania has […]
UQ vet nurse Trish Farry receives award
Dedicated University of Queensland veterinary nursing educator and clinical academic Trish Farry has been honoured as the 2017 Australian Veterinary Nurse of the year. The Veterinary Nurses Council of Australia which has recognised Farry “for her dedication, professionalism and passion […]
Dr Helen Jones and her brilliant career
Today, most vets are female. But when Dr Helen Jones began work five decades ago, the profession was dominated by men. That didn’t stop her from embarking on a varied and accomplished career—for which she was honoured in this year’s […]
