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Our profession is filled with wonderfully talented people; people who excel at work and beyond. Dr Laura Brown is one of those people! Laura is an accomplished veterinarian, being the senior vet for the Animal Animal Welfare League (AWL) Veterinary Clinic NSW,...

It is neurologically impossible to ski down a slope at Cadrona and recall the differential diagnoses of hepatobiliary disease in cats. Which is why our friend Dr David Collins is doing such a wonderful job with his Veterinary Ski Trips. Learn in the morning, Ski all...

Tymon Yeo: University Prize Winner, Murdoch University, WA Tymon was the recipient of one of the VetPrac's 'Practical New-Graduate Scholarship Prizes,' valued at $1500, in 2015. These prizes are awarded to veterinary students who actively pursue the development of...

The Oss|Ability Tibial Tuberosity Advancement (TTA) Wedge System reduces the learning curve for new surgeons and helps the experienced surgeon achieve repeatable results in less time. How does the Oss|Ability TTA Wedge System stand out? Most veterinary saw and drill...

Can you describe Oss|Ability’s TTA Wedge System? We believe that planning and careful execution of the plan is the key to a successful operation. The foundation of the TTA Wedge System is an instrumented osteotomy that allows the surgeon to control the final size and...

Dear Colleagues, I wanted to let you know about our upcoming Advances in TTA Technique Workshop. This one day workshop is with the Oss|Ability Wedge System, which reduces the risk of avoidable complications seen using the original TTA technique. We are excited to...

Lisa Miksis - VP and Co-Owner Degree: BS- Biology Laser Therapy – What is it? Low-level laser therapy (LLLT), also known as photobiomodulation, is a painless treatment that uses clinically tested wavelengths of light to stimulate natural biological processes leading...

Qualifications: BVSc (Hons) MRCVS MA (Hons) FACVSc DACVB DECAWBM Kersti Seksel is a well known figure in the veterinary world for her pioneering work in animal behaviour, the invention and development of the puppy preschool program and as a past president of the AVA,...

In our current paradigm we know that we can successfully reduce a fracture using plates and screws, or stabilise a cruciate deficient stifle with an osteotomy procedure. We can remove a compressive lesion from the spine or fuse it with a spinal fusion system. Decades...

Veterinary care for rabbits is a growing area for our profession with huge profit potential. Take the quiz below to see how you rate against your colleagues. This quiz is anonymous. [qzzr quiz="167203" width="100%" height="auto" redirect="true" offset="0"] Feel free...

How good are your suture skills? We've put together this fun mini quiz so you can put your knowledge to the ultimate test!  

The first time I was a rabbit vet was after 4 years in practice.    I'd been in mixed practice for 2 years, done an internship in surgery and felt pretty confident about everything... And then I went to England and got the wind knocked out of me.    During my 1st week...

Sold out 2 years in a row, this is the workshop for small animal veterinarians working in urban areas. Rabbits are the fastest growing pet population in Australia and approaching medical and surgical conditions of this species requires additional skills not often...

Dear Colleagues, HAPPY HOLIDAYS! I wanted to write a short note, to thank you for a terrific year. But I'm really sorry. As I started writing, I realised I have a lot to be thankful for, so if you have time - pull up a cup of tea and settle in. Because I'm letting...

Dear Colleagues,I wanted to say a HUGE congratulations to everyone that is currently graduating or about to graduate! This is such an exciting time for you all - so make sure you make the most of it!As you may already know we are running our Practical Skills Bootcamp...

Dear Colleagues, Happy Spring!! It's been a big month with the footy and labour day long weekend and daylight savings starting. I've come back from a bit of a holiday and discovered the TV show "The Bachelorette". Along with Matt Reiley's Action Novels it's some of...