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Everybody involved in the profession knows that ours is a lifestyle, which faces unique challenges. What I’ve written so far is just a snapshot of the huge academic requirements, emotional involvement, and long hours that vets, vet students, and vet nurses deal with.

As a security professional I have lost count of the number of times a business owner has told me they didn’t need a security system or monitoring because they “have nothing to steal”. In each case they were viewing crime and security as a single threat - theft. The...

At the forefront of any occupation, employees need to ensure they are putting their health first. As we all know this is even more pertinent when it comes to working as a veterinarian or veterinary nurse. Its a physical and emotionally demanding job. Productivity,...

Vets and vet nurses who advise clients on puppy care or run puppy preschools, need to pass on the right knowledge and confidence. We do it so commonly, there’s really no excuse. In our Puppy Education Workshop they will see how their classes can feel more structured. This will also enable them to recognise puppies that may have a certain level of medical anxiety early.

Meet recent graduate Dr Rosemary McKean - a mum of two wonderful kids and wife to an exceptionally supportive husband. Qualifications: Bachelor of Veterinary Biology/Bachelor of Veterinary Science - CSU Position: Veterinarian at Moorong St Veterinary Clinic, WAGGA...

  By Dr Anne Fawcett Suturing? Isn’t that a basic skill and shouldn’t all vets be highly skilled at it? Well, yes and no. We learned those skills back at uni under guidance of specialists, then went out into the world and did our best. We practiced and practice,...

Dr Anthony Bennett BVSc (Hons I) Mixed practice vet, practice owner Meet Dr Anthony Bennett – a rising star in the veterinary industry! Dr Anthony Bennett is one half of the TV docu series Village Vets. The docu series follows country vets and long-time best mates Dr....

Successfully communicating with clients was a key focus in a number of sessions attended by Dr Liz at the 2014 AVA Conference.      "Do you have any concerns today?" In veterinary consultation rooms all over the world, this question is being asked, in one...

Food can either be a powerful tool to achieving optimal well-being or a fast-tack to bad health.The key ingredients to consuming healthy snacks is being prepared and having the right ingredients at hand.
Below, we have put together five quick and healthy snack ideas to help you nourish your body.

  With Dr Louise Nicholls Queanbeyan Vet hospital, Kippax Vet Hospital   What is The Canberra Mob and Utopia Program? Canberra Mob Indigenous Dog Health is a group of veterinarians, veterinary nurses and like-minded supporters who provide a dog health...

Hi, I’m Zach, and I’m a fourth year Vet student at Charles Sturt University.

Being a student, I’ve still got a lot to learn before I’m ready to go out in to practice, but the good thing about that is I am learning every day! Instead of trying to fit in continuing education in a busy work schedule it’s like I’m in the middle of a 5 and a half-year VetPrac workshop…

Sarah Jalim BVM&S, MACVSc, FACVSC, Registered Specialist in Equine Surgery Partner in the Victorian Equine Group What do you like to do for fun? Running, drinking wine How do you spend your days off? Not many days off since starting our own practice; but generally...

Interview with Elizabeth Stamatelos B. Braun Divisional Manager Corporate Communications & Knowledge Management (CC-KM) B. Braun has been working with VetPrac for approximately four years. The relationship has enabled B. Braun to be more closely connected with...

With Chris Tomkinson BA Political Science UNSW/ Dip Performing Arts [Theatre] WAAPA What influences a persons’ ability to communicate? “The key quality is the ability to both ‘give and receive’ – communicating what you need to and being aware of how that message is...

Dr Michael Heath Michael owns small animal hospital in Melbourne with Dr Damian McShane and believes one of the many benefits “of being a practice owner is the ability to direct resources towards charities like local schools and community groups and also Vet Beyond...

Volunteering Abroad through Vets Beyond Borders Looking to get out of AUS and benefit animal welfare abroad? Experience another culture, save animal lives, and travel as a vet with Vets Beyond Borders, which works with local government organisations is less developed...

Dr Stephen Fearnside on Treating Open Wounds with B-Braun’s Prontosan   Dr Steve Fearnside BVSc(Hons) FANZCVSc (Surgery) Small Animal Surgeon and recent VetPrac Education Leader at the sold out Wound Management Workshop! We asked veterinary specialist Dr Stephen...

David Vella  BSc BVSc (Hons) Diplomate ABVP (Exotic Companion Mammal Practice) Director, Sydney Exotics and Rabbit Vets   Experience: Small animal veterinarian in UK and Sydney 2007-2003. Exclusively exotics veterinarian 2004 – present.   Why Vets Love Him:...

BVSc MS DipACVR Assoc Member of ANZCVS Diagnostic Imaging Veterinarian   Why Vets Love Her: With four years training through the American College of Veterinary Radiology, three years in imaging practice at Veterinary Imaging Associates, Dr Davies is quickly becoming...

Dr Ilana Mendels BVSc VetPrac Founder    Why a Wound Management Workshop?  “The Wound Management Workshop is a delicate balance of understanding fundamental wound physiology and the practical elements of getting the wound closed.”   Why is the Wound Management...