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Changes to NZ immigration

As part of the staged border reopening, the criteria for long term critical workers has been changed.

Posted in NZVA news; Tagged Covid-19, 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 2 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

Veterinary shortage – confirmation of border exception application process

Following on from the Government’s decision to grant 50 border exceptions to veterinarians, the New Zealand Veterinary Association has been working with the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) to determine the process for these exceptions.

To ensure a robust process is followed and that all veterinarians meet the outlined criteria, MPI have requested that the NZVA manage applications.

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

Benchmarking surveys for New Zealand Veterinary Practices

NZVA members have been asking for quality benchmarking data to help them make better business decisions. The Veterinary Business Branch (VBB), supported by NZVA, have partnered with BBVet to run a series of benchmarking surveys.

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