Equine Nurses Australia

18/01/2024

05/01/2024

**Nominate Yourself and Shape the Future of Veterinary Nursing! **

Ready to make a real impact? Your nomination for the VNCA Board is not just a vote for yourself—it's a commitment to shaping the future of the VNCA and the entire veterinary profession! 🌟

Online Nomination Form: https://www.vnca.asn.au/the-vnca/governance/online-nomination-form-vnca-board/

**Here's How Your Nomination Counts:**
✅ **Influence Policies:** Be a driving force in shaping policies that impact veterinary nursing.
✅ **Community Leadership:** Lead initiatives that strengthen the VNCA community and the profession.
✅ **Global Impact:** Contribute to a profession that reaches beyond borders.

**Important Deadline:** Act fast! Nominations close on 21 February 2024, 5:00 PM AEDT.

🔗 **Nomination Form Link:**
Ready to embark on this incredible journey? Click here to nominate: https://www.vnca.asn.au/the-vnca/governance/online-nomination-form-vnca-board/

Your Nomination. Your Impact. Our Future. Be the change you want to see in veterinary nursing!

05/01/2024

A few tips to prevent colic:

Consistent Feeding Routine:
Maintain a consistent feeding schedule for your horse. Changes in diet or feeding times should be gradual to allow the digestive system to adapt. When making changes to your horse’s diet, do so over 14 days. Abrupt changes feed or hay are one of the most common reasons horses develop colic.

Quality Forage:
Provide high-quality forage, such as good quality hay or pasture. Ensure that hay is free from mold, dust, and contaminants, and consider feeding multiple small meals throughout the day.

Hydration:
Ensure your horse has access to clean, fresh water at all times. Proper hydration is crucial for preventing impaction colic and supporting overall digestive health.

Regular Dental Care:
Schedule regular dental check-ups to ensure your horse’s teeth are in good condition. Proper dental care promotes effective chewing, aiding in the digestion of forage.

Parasite Control:
Implement a diagnostic deworming program based on f***l egg counts and veterinarian recommendations. Effective parasite control helps prevent internal parasites from causing colic.

Reduce sand intake:
Avoid feeding hay directly off the ground and avoid grazing sparse pastures. Abdominal radiographs can be performed on-property and can determine how much sand your horse has accumulated.

Minimize Stress:
Minimize stressors in your horse’s environment. Changes in routine, transportation, or social dynamics can contribute to colic.

Educate Yourself:
Stay informed about colic symptoms. Knowing what’s normal for your horse and recognising the signs of colic is important. Don’t wait and see, seeking prompt veterinary attention can make a significant difference in the outcome.

For more information please call 0427 072 095 or book an appointment online https://avonridgeequine.com.au/book-an-appointment/

American Association of Equine Practitioners
Equine Veterinarians Australia

05/01/2024

Need to do a blood transfusion on a patient? For cross matching of donor and recipient prior to a transfusion, from the recipient and the donor/s collect 2ml of blood into an EDTA tube and 2ml into a plain serum tube. Minimise haemolysis during the sample collection as this can invalidate results, and refrigerate the samples until transport to the laboratory.

05/01/2024

Veterinarians play an invaluable role in the lives of the horses we know and love. 🐴🩺 But did you know the equine veterinary field ranks near the top for career burnout? Dr. Jacquelin Boggs, Equine Technical Services Veterinarian, Zoetis, shares tips to help support the practitioners in your life in this new blog: https://www.zoetisequine.com/blog-articles/supporting-equine-veterinarians-a-path-to-career-life-balance

14/12/2023

13/12/2023

 In this webinar, join Dr Francois-Rene evaluate clinical cases with focus on diagnosis, treatment and management of a range of renal diseases to include glomerular, interstitial and tubular and urinary tract disorders/dysfunctions.

13/12/2023

13/12/2023

04/12/2023

ATTENTION!!!
COMING SOON- SAVE THE DATE FOR 2024 BAIN FALLON NURSES CONFERENCE
😁🥰🍾🍹🐎🐴

04/12/2023

HR Advisory Service Members Concern of the Month

Over the past month, some of the most common questions from members revolved around overtime rates.

The Animal Care and Veterinary Services Award 2020 states that overtime penalty rates must be paid where the employee works in excess of their ordinary hours; the 38 ordinary weekly hours (unless on averaging arrangement; 10 hours in a shift; or where they work outside the award’s span of hours.

Overtime is paid as follows:

Permanent employees
· Monday to Saturday – 150% for the first 3 hours and 200% thereafter
· Sunday – 200% for all hours

Casual employees
· Monday to Saturday – 175% for the first 3 hours and 225% thereafter
· Sunday – 225% for all hours

If you have any questions about your overtime entitlements, please contact the VNCA HR Advisory Service at 02 8448 3266 or via email at [email protected]

To find out more about the Member's Only HR Advisory Service visit: https://www.vnca.asn.au/resources/hr-resources/about-vncas-hr-resources/

19/11/2023

Attention Veterinary Nurses and Technicians!
Don't forget to have your say in the 2023 Veterinary Nursing Industry Survey.

Scan the QR code Now!

Your voice matters because:

**Shape the Future:** Your insights influence the direction of the veterinary nursing industry in Australia. This is your chance to be a driving force for positive change!

**Informed Advocacy:** By sharing your experiences, you empower the VNCA to advocate effectively for improved conditions, better opportunities, and a brighter future for all veterinary nurses and technicians.

**Confidentiality Assured:** Your privacy is our priority. Rest assured, your personal details are handled with the utmost confidentiality and will not be disclosed in any reports.

**Insightful Results:** Condensed results will be released in the Australian Veterinary Nurses Journal (AVNJ) – see how your input contributes to the bigger picture!

Completing the survey takes just 10–15 minutes of your time, but the impact lasts much longer.

Click here to have your say: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/6NMF5R5

Thank you for being a voice that matters!

19/11/2023

Choosing the right blood tube doesn't need to be a chore,
as we've developed this handy guide to the order of draw.
It helps you remember which colour tube to fill up first,
so now you know and will be well versed!
https://webapi.healius.com.au/redirect/f9540c90-704e-40fb-a658-c2f32f4bdf31.pdf

19/11/2023

Stable Attendant

The Ballarat Equine Clinic is currently seeking experienced horse handlers to join our team of Stable Attendants.

This is an important role within our Clinic, and we are looking for people who:
🐎 Are aged 18 and above
🐎 Live locally (i.e. within 20 – 30 mins drive from our Clinic)
🐎Have a passion for working with horses, and a proven record of experience in equine care
🐎 Understand safe horse handling and how to read and respond to the body language of a horse
🐎 Have experience with handling challenging horses such as frisky colts and stubborn thoroughbreds
🐎 Are calm & professional
🐎 Are physically able to withstand the requirements of the position
🐎 Have knowledge of equine first-aid and are able to recognise an unwell or lame horse
🐎 Flexible enough to be available at short notice
🐎 Are available for weekend work.
🐎Have a drivers licence and own transport

Previous experience working in a racing stable would be a distinct advantage, but it is not essential. Certificates in Equine Care and/or in Racing would also be favourable.

Key responsibilities may include (but are not limited to):

Feeding & watering
Grooming
Routine daily checks
Assisting veterinarians, nurses and farriers
Cleaning out stables
General yard duties
Observation of, and adherence to, all safety protocols

🏆If this is you, please email your CV and a brief cover letter to [email protected]

19/11/2023

Did you know the EVA Spring State Meetings have been reshuffled & we are now bringing you a festival of speakers…unique in-person combinations to each state! Check out your new date & time. We can’t wait to see you all for some collegiality, education, CPD & Christmas cheer.

🐴 23 Nov 2023
WA @ Hyatt Perth
VIC @ Inglis
NSW @ Warwick Farm

🐴 30 Nov 2023
NSW @ Scone

🐴 5 Dec 2023
QLD @ Victoria Park
SA @ Rydges

🐴 6 Dec 2023
TAS @ The Ross

More info👇
https://ow.ly/sbSn50Q7lwO

Sponsors Provet Australia, Radincon - Specialist Medical Imaging Randlab

19/11/2023

West Nile Virus (WNV) is a mosquito borne virus belonging to the genus Flavivirus. A strain of WNV, Kunjin virus is endemic in parts of Australia and has been present for many years. In 2011, there was a large outbreak of neurological disease in horses in South East Australia caused by a variant of the Australian strain. It was confirmed in a horse from the Central West region in February 2017, with further infections confirmed in the Hunter and Riverina regions in February 2022. Practice vector control!

09/11/2023

08/11/2023

For those of you in Victoria, Thoroughbred Breeders Victoria have announced their next webinar series. The first of many will kick off at 7pm on Tuesday, 14 November. There is an array of speakers including KER Targeted Nutrition (Kentucky Equine Research). Topics will cover essential aspects of breeding so whether you a breeder, stud master, stud hand, or racing enthusiast, you can take away some useful information. Click here to book: https://www.tbv.com.au/event-info/tbv-webinar-breeding-essentials

02/11/2023

West Nile Virus (WNV) is a mosquito borne virus belonging to the genus Flavivirus. A strain of WNV, Kunjin virus is endemic in parts of Australia and has been present for many years. In 2011, there was a large outbreak of neurological disease in horses in South East Australia caused by a variant of the Australian strain. It was confirmed in a horse from the Central West region in February 2017, with further infections confirmed in the Hunter and Riverina regions in February 2022. Practice vector control!