Deer Branch

Mission

The Deer Branch is a special interest branch of the NZVA focused on enhancing deer welfare and expanding the role of veterinarians in the deer industry.

We do this by:

• providing an opportunity for veterinarians in New Zealand to improve their knowledge and skills
• initiating and developing strategic initiatives within the deer industry
• offering independent expert technical advice to the NZVA, deer industry partners, and private and governmental agencies
• enhancing the deer industry's quality assurance culture by developing and contributing to industry schemes and veterinary professional activity
• supporting research activities within the deer industry.

Membership

The Deer Branch welcome enquiries from deer owners, veterinarians and others connected to the deer industry and the veterinary profession.

Membership is available for NZVA members as part of their annual subscription fee. There are a few ways you can sign up: 

• Choose the Deer Branch as one of your special interest branches (SIBs) when you join the NZVA or renew your membership.
• Log into the NZVA website, view your profile and select the 'Subscriptions' tab. Click the 'Apply a subscription' button and select 'Deer Branch' from the dropdown menu.
• Email membership@vets.org.nz if you have any questions.

Contact us

You can get in touch with our committee by emailing deer@vets.org.nz, or through the NZVA office.