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When you’re sitting with a pet parent or family who has just said goodbye to their pet, there is often nothing that can be said to ease their pain.   ClayPaws® Kits give you something to do when there is nothing to say.   Instead of showing your compassion through...

iM3 is renowned for our long-lasting dental units, with some units still working in practice that were first manufactured over 30 years ago by our founder in Australia. The new Evolution Range builds on this long-lasting ethos, creating dental units made for the...

Continuing professional development (CPD) is crucial for veterinary professionals seeking to stay ahead in their field. At VetPrac, we understand the importance of education, which is why we offer a range of workshops and courses designed specifically for vets....

In veterinary medicine, staying current with the latest advancements is not only a professional necessity, but a commitment to providing quality care to companion animals and their owners.  Thankfully, the landscape of education has expanded beyond traditional methods...

We understand that the best veterinary continuing education workshops need exceptional people, the right atmosphere, and the right tools for the job. That’s why we’re proud to introduce our friends at Knight Benedikt as VetPrac Training Partners and suppliers of...

As a veterinarian, staying up-to-date on the latest advances in your field is crucial to providing the best care for your patients. However, finding the time to attend in-person continuing professional development (CPD) courses can be challenging. That's where VetPrac...

One thing I hear a lot is that vet nurses and techs want to use their technical skills more often and in more challenging ways. I’m a proud RVN with diplomas in both general practice and surgery. I’ve been working in this industry for 18 years, and I’ve worked hard to achieve these qualifications. Yet I’m also one of the fortunate few, because I work in specialist-level referral practice

Veterinary paraprofessionals and veterinarians have a lot in common; in most cases, both enter the industry because they harbour a love of animals and want to make the world a better place for them.

Today, I wanted to shine a spotlight on other factors within our control – the human element. We have the opportunity to allocate our resources in a way that reduces risk. Assign staff to perform the tasks ahead, and use appropriate equipment (with checklists!). And because I can, it never hurts to mention analgesia again.

Veterinary nurses play a critical role in animal care, supporting vets on the frontline and often working in a very hands-on role. As a vet nurse, your practical skillset is important and therefore undertaking continuing education to broaden those skills – and expand your veterinary knowledge – is vital to career progression and patient safety.

According to the Australian Veterinary Association, the average CPD requirement for Aussie vets is 60 points of CPD across a three-year period. To maintain an active registration, veterinarians need to engage in ongoing training in the theory and practice of veterinary science.

Just like vets and vet nurses, vet techs need to continue learning and growing in their career; after all, the world of vet medicine is forever evolving with new research and technology. While a lot of learning often takes place on the job, there are some things that are best taught in a proper educational setting to allow for attention to detail during the learning process – rather than learning under time constraints and other pressures in a workplace.

Written by Dr Lianne Mellin Whether you’re just starting your veterinary journey, or almost finished vet school, what you’re about to read is definitely going to help you. It’s the part that vet school mentions, but often only briefly discusses due to the need to...