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Support offered to Cyclone affected veterinary teams

The New Zealand Veterinary Association (NZVA) is putting a call out to all veterinarians affected by Cyclone Gabrielle, asking how they are faring and what support they need.

Posted in NZVA media release; Tagged Vets; Posted 18 months ago Less than a minute to read

Sick animals can't eat soup or watch Netflix in bed – get them vaccinated

The New Zealand Veterinary Association (NZVA) is reminding people to ensure their animals’ vaccinations are up-to-date as part of World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW), which runs from 18-24 November.

Posted in NZVA media release; Tagged AMR; Posted 21 months ago Less than a minute to read

Vaccinations key for keeping pets healthy and reducing antimicrobial use

The New Zealand Veterinary Association (NZVA) is urging pet owners to check their animals are fully vaccinated, in a bid to keep them healthy and reduce the need for antimicrobial treatments, including antibiotics and antifungal medication.

Posted in NZVA media release; Tagged Animal welfare, AMR; Posted 22 months ago Less than a minute to read

NZVA disappointed with dog attack Court ruling

The New Zealand Veterinary Association (NZVA) is expressing its disappointment today regarding Tauranga Moana District Court’s decision on a serious dog attack on a Bay of Plenty veterinarian.

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

Relief for veterinarians as profession makes Government's new Green List

The inclusion of veterinarians on a new Government Green List is welcome relief for the country’s vets, according to Kevin Bryant, Chief Executive of the New Zealand Veterinary Association (NZVA).

Posted in NZVA media release; Tagged Vets; Posted 2 years ago Less than a minute to read

Veterinary Association welcomes Government money for graduate vets

The New Zealand Veterinary Association (NZVA) is delighted that the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI), have funded thirty four graduate vets through the Government‘s Voluntary Bonding Scheme for Veterinarians (VBS).

Posted in NZVA media release, NZVA news; Tagged Vets; 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

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

NZVA media release: Critical shortage of veterinarians just not sexy enough

While the primary sector has been hailed as a saviour of the New Zealand economy during the COVID restrictions, a critical shortage of veterinarians and its impact on the primary sector just doesn’t seem to be viewed as important or sexy enough to see border restrictions streamlined.

Posted in NZVA news, NZVA media release; Tagged Vets; Posted 4 years ago Less than a minute to read