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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

NZVA members COVID-19 update: 20 August 2021

In this update:

Routine procedures – further advice from VCNZ
Non-compliance with VCNZ expectations
Essential service providers’ vaccinations
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

NZVA members COVID-19 update: 19 August 2021

In this update:

Routine procedures
Correction: Exotic Pest and Disease Hotline number
Essential service providers' vaccinations
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

NZVA members COVID-19 update: 18 August 2021

In this update:

VCNZ & NZVA statement on operating veterinary services at COVID-19 Alert Levels 3 and 4
NZVA Veterinary Service Provision Advice - V10
VCNZ telemedicine update

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

Update on border exceptions and MIQ

In June the government announced 50 general practice veterinarians would be allowed to enter the country with a border exception. The NZVA have been working with the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) and Immigration NZ (INZ) to ensure a robust process is in place.

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

Veterinary Association echoes concerns about feral cats used for rabbit control

The New Zealand Veterinary Association (NZVA) has added its voice to the concerns already expressed by the Central Otago community and Predator Free NZ about feral cats being released onto rural properties in an attempt to manage rabbit and rodent populations.

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

Update on companion animal dentistry and Significant Surgical Procedures

Posted in NZVA news; Tagged Companion animal; Posted 3 years ago Less than a minute to read

98th Annual General Meeting

The 98th NZVA Annual General Meeting (AGM) was held on Wednesday 16 June. Member subscriptions were confirmed for 2022 and will stay at the same amount as 2021. The constitutional changes were passed with more than two thirds voting for the changes as presented.

Posted in NZVA news; Tagged Members; Posted 3 years ago Less than a minute to read