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Dedicated professionals honoured with NZVA Awards

Environmental sustainability, science and welfare advancements, and an innovative programme to promote careers in the veterinary sector were among achievements celebrated at the New Zealand Veterinary Association Te Pae Kīrehe (NZVA) awards for 2025.

Posted in NZVA media release, NZVA news; Posted 17 days ago Less than a minute to read

New Veterinary Association President Rob Mills highlights value of vet community

Taranaki veterinarian Dr Rob Mills says “belonging and community” will be his strong focus as president of New Zealand Veterinary Association Te Pae Kīrehe (NZVA).

Posted in NZVA media release, NZVA news; Posted 18 days ago Less than a minute to read

Vet association supports petition to ban public sale of fireworks

The New Zealand Veterinary Association Te Pae Kīrehe (NZVA) supports the petition to ban the public sale of fireworks that is expected to be presented to Parliament today.

Posted in NZVA media release; Posted 21 days ago Less than a minute to read

Outstanding service by vets recognised in King’s Birthday Honours

Two veterinarians recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours, Professor Emeritus Joe Mayhew and Dr Richard Wild, are outstanding leaders in the profession, says the New Zealand Veterinary Association Te Pae Kīrehe (NZVA).

Posted in NZVA media release; Posted 21 days ago Less than a minute to read

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 27 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 34 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 48 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 49 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 2 months 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 3 months ago Less than a minute to read