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COVID-19 advice: mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations in the workplace

Some thoughts from the Veterinary Council of New Zealand (VCNZ) about managing your workplaces with respect to health and safety and mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations. We will share any further advice on this topic and any templates to assist you with this as we receive them. In addition, independent legal advice may be necessary.

Posted in NZVA news; Tagged Covid-19; Posted 3 years ago Less than a minute to read

Guidance on veterinarian immigration

In order to provide some clarity regarding immigration requirements, the NZVA have created a guidance document that covers the different visa options and provides general advice on the processes. This document also includes advice from the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI).

Posted in NZVA news; Tagged Covid-19; Posted 3 years ago Less than a minute to read

Lack of access to MIQ endangers vets and animals

The New Zealand Veterinary Association (NZVA) is calling on the Government to take action when it comes to prioritising access to MIQ spaces.

After sustained but unsuccessful lobbying to achieve a commitment from the Minister for COVID-19 Response to allocate at least two rooms per week for vets entering the country, NZVA is concerned that lack of action is jeopardising the well-being of vets and the animals they look after.

Posted in NZVA media release, NZVA news; Tagged Animal welfare, Covid-19; Posted 3 years ago Less than a minute to read

Managing pets from COVID-19 households

Posted in NZVA news; Tagged Covid-19; Posted 3 years ago Less than a minute to read

Managing non-vaccinated team members

Posted in NZVA news; Tagged Covid-19; Posted 3 years ago Less than a minute to read

NZEVA member update: equine breeding under alert level restrictions

In this update:

Equine thoroughbred breeding at Alert Level 4
Equine breeding under Alert Level 3
Reminder: COVID-19 member updates

Posted in NZVA news; Tagged Covid-19, Equine; Posted 3 years ago Less than a minute to read

NZVA members COVID-19 update: 27 August 2021

In this update:

Please be kind!
An update on the upcoming thoroughbred breeding season
Triaging process for regional border crossings

Reminders from previous updates:

NZVA Veterinary Service Provision Advice - V11
Press release on non-urgent veterinary appointments during the current lockdown

Posted in NZVA news; Tagged Covid-19; Posted 3 years ago Less than a minute to read

NZVA members COVID-19 update: 26 August 2021

In this update:

Border restriction information
Press release on non-urgent veterinary appointments during the current lockdown
NZVA Veterinary Service Provision Advice - V11
Today’s VCNZ Update

Reminders from previous updates:

VCNZ & NZVA statement on operating veterinary services at AL 3 and 4

Posted in NZVA news; Tagged Covid-19; Posted 3 years ago Less than a minute to read

Non-urgent veterinary appointments on hold until COVID-19 levels reduce

According to two of Aotearoa’s key veterinary organisations, the Veterinary Council of New Zealand (VCNZ) and the New Zealand Veterinary Association (NZVA), COVID-19 restrictions have changed how animals, as well as people, receive healthcare.

Posted in NZVA news; Tagged Covid-19, Vets; Posted 3 years ago Less than a minute to read

NZVA members COVID-19 update: 24 August 2021

In this update:

Essential-care-only approach until Friday
Business support and wage subsidies
Update on Tracing Requirements
Essential service providers’ vaccinations

Reminders from previous updates:

Non-compliance with VCNZ expectations
NZVA Veterinary Service Provision Advice - V10
VCNZ & NZVA statement on operating veterinary services at AL 3 and 4

Posted in NZVA news; Tagged Covid-19; Posted 3 years ago Less than a minute to read