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Progress towards getting new medicines into vet clinics welcomed

The NZVA welcomes the target set by Ministers for reducing the queue for approving new animal medicines. However NZVA Chief Executive Kevin Bryant says it will take more than a target to get products into vet clinics.

Posted in NZVA media release; Posted 3 days ago Less than a minute to read

Calls to prioritise animal welfare in an emergency

Veterinarians are calling for new legislation to ensure animal welfare is integral to emergency planning, and that vets are recognised as a vital part of emergency response.

Posted in NZVA media release; Tagged Disasters and emergencies; Posted 10 days ago Less than a minute to read

New vet graduates welcomed to the profession

As 95 new veterinarians celebrate their graduation from Massey University today, the New Zealand Veterinary Association Te Pae Kīrehe (NZVA) says they have an exciting future.

Posted in NZVA media release; Posted 24 days ago Less than a minute to read

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Caring for our animals in an emergency

The New Zealand Veterinary Association Te Pae Kīrehe (NZVA) is part of the first Australasian Animals Emergency Incident Management Network (AEIMN) conference at Massey University (9-10 May) this week bringing together expertise from the UK, Australia and New Zealand.

Posted in NZVA media release; Tagged Disasters and emergencies; Posted 25 days ago Less than a minute to read

New Zealanders encouraged to celebrate vets on World Veterinary Day

New Zealanders are being encouraged to celebrate the many services vets and their teams provide to pet owners and farmers across the country on World Veterinary Day on April 26.

Posted in NZVA media release; Posted 37 days ago Less than a minute to read

Community effort needed to raise vaccination rates against canine parvovirus

The New Zealand Veterinary Association Te Pae Kīrehe (NZVA) is urging the public to spread the word about the importance of parvovirus vaccinations with their family, friends, networks, and wider community.

Posted in NZVA media release; Posted 2 months ago Less than a minute to read

NZVA supports work to speed up availability of new veterinary medicines

The New Zealand Veterinary Association Te Pae Kīrehe will be working alongside The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) and Animal and Plant Health NZ (APHANZ) as they try to improve access to veterinary medicines, according to the Association’s Chief Executive Kevin Bryant.

Posted in NZVA media release; Posted 2 months ago Less than a minute to read

NZVA celebrates welcome additional support from veterinary nurses

Yesterday’s Government announcement that will allow approved veterinary nurses to perform dental procedures on cats and dogs has been heralded as a big win for the veterinary sector.

Posted in NZVA media release; Posted 3 months ago Less than a minute to read

Warmer weather brings increased risks to dogs - NZVA

Dog owners are being warned to keep their pets away from highly toxic karaka berries and algal blooms this summer, and to contact their veterinarian immediately if they think their dog has swallowed them.

Posted in NZVA media release; Posted 4 months ago Less than a minute to read

Animal owners urged to make a list and check it twice these summer holidays

The NZVA is sharing a wide range of resources to help animal owners keep their animals healthy during the summer holiday period, and understand what to do if they have an animal health emergency.

Posted in NZVA media release; Posted 6 months ago Less than a minute to read