Vet Practice

01/12/2025

"This Christmas, help give the gift of life to cats in need through the Nine Lives Emergency Fund. The Cat Protection Society of Victoria is appealing for funds as admissions of surrendered cats soar. Read the full article here and show your support!"

This Christmas, the Cat Protection Society of Victoria (CPSV) is calling on Victorians to help give the gift of life to cats in need through its Nine Lives Emergency Fund as the shelter braces for a spike in admissions of abandoned and surrendered cats and kittens requiring care this summer. The fun...

01/12/2025

Check out Jessica Cameron's review of Nexguard Spectra, an all-in-one wormer, flea, and tick preventative in the latest issue of Vet Practice Magazine. Read the full article here!

by Jessica Cameron VN, Winchelsea Veterinary Hospital, VIC Nexguard Spectra is an all wormer and a flea and tick preventative, as well as a treatment product. There are dog and cat versions and one tablet lasts for a month. What’s good about it I like Spectra because it treats the majority of inte...

28/11/2025

The Veterinary Practitioners Board NSW has announced the recipients of the prestigious 2025 Centenary Awards, recognizing veterinary excellence. Read the full article here to learn more about the outstanding NSW veterinarians.

The Veterinary Practitioners Board New South Wales has announced the recipients of the prestigious 2025 Centenary Awards, recognising veterinary excellence across the many fields that protect the health of animals, people and the environment. The awards were presented at the Board’s annual gene...

27/11/2025

Discover the challenges and rewards of working in an emergency veterinary service in the latest issue of Vet Practice Magazine. Read the full article here and gain insights into managing critically unwell animals and emotional clients.

Working in an emergency veterinary service means dealing with life and death cases, long hours and emotional clients; but there’s joy and satisfaction, too. By Kerryn Ramsey One of the biggest challenges running an emergency service is that you are constantly dealing with critically unwell animals...

26/11/2025

The Petstock Foundation has launched its Christmas Project, raising over $520,000 to support vital animal-assisted programs. Read the full article here to learn how you can help make a difference this festive season.

The Petstock Foundation has launched its Christmas Project, calling on Australians to help raise more than $520,000 this festive season to support vital animal-assisted programs that deliver comfort, care and connection to those who need it most. This year the Foundation is partnering with nationa...

24/11/2025

The Minns Labor Government and RSPCA NSW are teaming up to expand the successful Keeping Cats Safe at Home program. Read the full article here to learn more about this $6 million initiative.

The Minns Labor Government and RSPCA NSW are teaming up to encourage people to practise responsible cat ownership by expanding the successful Keeping Cats Safe at Home program. The $6 million program, funded by the Environmental Trust, will help another 19 councils to curb the devastating impact cat...

24/11/2025

Discover how the Jabstick injecting device is revolutionizing drug delivery in veterinary practice. Read the full review here and learn how it's keeping vets safe from injury.

by Dr Robert Mills, Moonee Vet, Moonee Beach, NSW Jabstick is an injecting device that keeps a safe distance between you and the animal. It allows for drug delivery without putting the vet at risk of injury. What’s good about it When attempting to sedate bulls, many are too big to put in a race [....

21/11/2025

Protect native animals and habitat by speaking up against wildlife trafficking in South Australia. Read the full article here and support the Call It Out campaign.

South Australians are being encouraged to call out suspicious behaviour linked to the illegal wildlife trade, in a new campaign to protect native animals and habitat. The State Government and Crime Stoppers SA have launched the Call It Out campaign, exposing the cruel practices of traffickers—an...

19/11/2025

Introducing SafetyNet PetAssist™! Learn about this innovative initiative co-designed by PetSure, VetChat, and VetPartners to deliver subsidised veterinary care to vulnerable Tasmanian pet carers. Read the full article here.

An innovative initiative co-designed by PetSure, VetChat and VetPartners has recently launched in Tasmania to help vulnerable communities facing challenges in accessing timely and affordable veterinary support. SafetyNet PetAssist™ is designed for Tasmanian pet carers most vulnerable to rising cos...

19/11/2025

Discover how the Australian Veterinary Association is expanding the THRIVE: Cultivating Safe Teams AWARE program to support veterinary professionals. Read the full article here and learn more about creating supportive workplaces in the veterinary profession.

The Australian Veterinary Association is helping vet practices create more supportive workplaces with the national expansion of the THRIVE: Cultivating Safe Teams (CST) AWARE program. By Shane Conroy Australian veterinarians are confronting a well-documented mental health crisis. A national AVA/Supe...

17/11/2025

The alarming rise of “fur baby culture” has sparked concerns among veterinarians. Learn more about the ethical dilemmas and issues facing the industry in Veterinary Controversies and Ethical Dilemmas. Read the full article here.

An increasingly concerned group of veterinarians has issued a stark warning about the rise of what they call “fur baby culture,” suggesting the anthropomorphising of animals is behind alarming animal welfare problems. These veterinarians have detailed their concerns in a new book called Veterin...

17/11/2025

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