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04/12/2024

The winner of the awesome Inovata competition has been drawn and the lucky winner is ...... Catherine Leonard from North Canterbury Vets, Amberly!
HUGE congratulations, you have won a morning tea for your clinic - yay!
Thank you so much to Inovata for your generosity with this brilliant competition 🥰

02/12/2024

📣 Supporting Excellence in Veterinary Care

The New Zealand Veterinary Nursing Association (NZVNA) commends the Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia Chapter of the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists (ANZCVS) on the release of the 2024 Monitoring Guidelines for Veterinary Anaesthesia.

These updated guidelines represent a critical step forward in ensuring the highest standards of care for animals undergoing anaesthesia. They provide evidence-based recommendations to support veterinary professionals, including veterinary nurses and technicians, in delivering safe, effective, and compassionate anaesthetic monitoring practices.

At NZVNA, we are dedicated to advancing the veterinary nursing profession. We strongly encourage all veterinary professionals to familiarise themselves with these guidelines and integrate them into their practice. Together, we can continue to elevate the standard of veterinary care across Aotearoa.

For more details on the guidelines, visit the ANZCVS VAA Chapter website: https://www.anzcvs.org.au/chapters/veterinary+anaesthesia+and+analgesia+chapter/news/anzcvs-vaa-chapter-monitoring-guidelines-2024/

The Chapter recently published: The position statement, Monitoring of anaesthetised dogs and cats: Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia Chapter position statement, has been published in the Australian Veterinary Practitioner (Vol 54 Issue ...

01/12/2024

We're with you on this The New Zealand Veterinary Association

Pets are a forever decision. You are their whole world. If you are thinking of welcoming a pet into your home, do your research first. The NZVA have a great guide on some of the questions to think about in their website.

🎄🎄 With less than a month to go until Christmas, we want to remind everyone that pets are furever - not just for gifts!

Thousands of animals are abandoned each year and we often see big spikes in this number after holidays like Christmas.

If you're thinking about getting a new pet (or your child is begging you for one), make sure you're in it for the long haul. Check out our guide for choosing a pet (including questions to ask yourself first) at 👉 nzva.org.nz/public/pets/choosing

27/11/2024

On now! Come join us.

'Burn bright not out, the art of living well' is our wonderful webinar we are hosting tomorrow night, Wednesday 27th November at 7.30pm and is being presented by Jacqui Maguire.

This will be a very relevant and helpful presentation for many and is FREE for NZVNA members, and there is also the option to pay to join for non NZVNA members. To register please follow the link - https://nzvna.org.nz/event-manager/RegisterForEvent/82

Jacqui is a clinical psychologist and mental health thought leader, advocating for accessible evidenced based strategies and appearing regularly across media channels.

Her career has been anchored in corporate wellbeing, providing workplace wellbeing services to Kiwi businesses, including consultation with executive teams and Boards, wellbeing programme design and training facilitation to small and large teams.

She is the author of “When the Wind Blew”, a book the mental health foundation quoted as providing “essential life skills to help children flourish”.

Jacqui is the founder of two number 1 ranking podcasts “Mind Brew” where she interviews leading psychology experts and ‘What Matters Most’ co-hosted with Antonia Prebble. She is the mental health adviser to global charity Movember and was awarded Wellingtonian of the Year 2021 for Education.

26/11/2024

23/11/2024

Would you wear these?!!
Happy Saturday all, hope you are having a great weekend!
😍

22/11/2024

We would like to say a HUGE thank you to Dr Jess Beer from Vet Behaviour for the fantastic webinar she presented last night on 'helpful tips for handling anxious dogs and cats in clinic'. There was an amazing turn out with over 1000 people who had signed up from all around the world!

I went to see Jess for Dotty's vaccinations today at Ellerslie Veterinary Clinic and we had the best experience. We were greeted by the fabulous reception team and nurses and asked where Dotty would be most comfortable to wait. Low stress handling techniques were used throughout the consultation and LOTS of treats and reassurance for Dotty were given....... it genuinely it makes such a huge difference.

Here is Dotty telling Jess what a fabulous human she is and that she feels like she needs some more treats in her life!
Thanks so much again Jess 🥰

20/11/2024

Just a little reminder for our fabulous webinar we have on this evening at 7.30pm-8.30pm.
'Helpful Tips for Handling Anxious Dogs and Cats in Clinic' is being presented by the highly knowledgable Dr Jess Beer from Kiwi Vet Behaviour and it is being run as a joint initiative with ourselves at the and the amazing team at 💜

There is still time to register if keen, please click the below link -
https://veteducation.com/helpful-tips-for-handling-anxious-dogs-and-cats-in-clinic/

20/11/2024

So looking forward to this one ♥️

🔔 Just 24 Hours to Go! Don't miss out on this essential FREE webinar for vet nurses and technicians! Join Dr. Jess Beer tomorrow at 19:30 NZDT for "Helpful Tips for Handling Anxious Dogs and Cats in Clinic."

🎓 What you’ll learn: https://vet.li/htha
✅ How to recognize subtle signs of stress in your patients.
✅ Practical solutions for creating a safe environment.
✅ Tips for communicating handling techniques to pet guardians.
✅ Training ideas for home preparation and more!

Key Highlights:
🌟 NZVNA 1-hour accredited CPD
✅ Free to Attend
⏰ Access to webinar recording
And much more!

Don't miss out! Secure your spot now and join us live tomorrow, November 21, 2024, at 19:30 NZDT for invaluable insights: https://vet.li/htha

20/11/2024

Does anyone else have a 'terrifying' dog to beware of?! Show us below! :D
(other terrifying pets also welcome!) x

18/11/2024

We have another brilliant FREE webinar coming up this week on the 21st November at 7.30pm-8.30pm.
'Helpful Tips for Handling Anxious Dogs and Cats in Clinic' is being presented by the highly knowledgable Dr Jess Beer from Kiwi Vet Behaviour and it is being run as a joint initiative with ourselves at the and the amazing team at 💜

For more information and to register, please click the below link -
https://veteducation.com/helpful-tips-for-handling-anxious-dogs-and-cats-in-clinic/

15/11/2024

Do you remember the work we were doing earlier this year with Boehringer Ingelheim on Taking Animal Health Forward? Well, the momentum isn't stopping. Boehringer have recognised that many of the challenges facing the sector can't be battled alone.

Today, our President met with the Boehringer team and Kevin from The New Zealand Veterinary Association to start planning the 2025 projects to build on this year's work.

You can read the research here: https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com/au/animal-health/our-responsibility/Taking-Animal-Health-Forward and.... Watch this space!

14/11/2024

So is getting that jugular blood draw when nobody else can..... or the IV....... what else is the best feeling ever in veterinary medicine?!

Happy Friday all, have a beautiful Weekend! 🥰

14/11/2024

Just a mini reminder about the fab competition that Inovata are kindly running for our large animal technicians and vet nurses! 🐂🐄🐏🐑

They are generously running a competition for our members with the prize being FREE MORNING TEA for the winner’s clinic!

To enter, you need to answer SIX questions about their products by scanning the QR Code on the poster or click this link https://inovata.co.nz/nzvna-quiz/ T’s & C’s apply.

Please get your entries in by the 29th of November 2024 and the winner will be contacted on the 2nd December 2024 and lunch arranged 😍

13/11/2024

Who is watching the webinar we are running at the moment? It's brilliant so far! ❤️

11/11/2024

We have a fabulous webinar coming up TOMORROW evening, presented by our super star NZVNA executive member Wendy Jarnet and kindly sponsored by Royal Canin.
'From Guts to Glory, a veterinary nurses guide to the GI tract' will be online from 7.30pm - 8.30pm and is FREE for NZVNA members! (and a small fee for an non members that would also like to attend)
If you haven't registered yet, there is still time, please click this link - https://nzvna.org.nz/event-manager/ViewEvent/72

11/11/2024

Oooh Monday you came round too soon! Show us the last picture you took of your pet to make everyone smile 😃 ❤️

06/11/2024

Wellness Wednesday post! 💜

After a long old evening of fireworks last night I am feeling a little ropey after Dotty was quite unsettled..... to make things better we have gone for a nice walk along the beach this afternoon to get some vitamin D and some fresh air (and also to top up our KM's for our walking challenge this month) 🚶‍♀️🐕

What do you all do to help you feel a little better? 💜🥰

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As VNAW comes to an end we would like to say how much we have LOVED hearing about and seeing what you have been up to and all of the celebrations going on. The amount of love you have shown for one another is exemplary and we are so proud to be part of such a diverse and supportive community. ❤️🩷🧡💛💚💙💜🖤🤍 We would also like to say a HUGE thank you to @hillspetnz for sponsoring the Hill's and NZVNA Vet Nurse of the Year and to congratulate our three amazing finalists, Marcus Flintoff, Natalie Smith and Cathrine Evans and say a huge well done to Marcus for being this years winner! 🥇🥂 Finally for all of the people that took part in our video, you were brilliant, thank you so much for making this possible! 🥰🥳 You are ALL loved and respected, please keep up all of the wonderful work you do and thank you from us all at the NZVNA for continuing to make our profession one that we can all be proud of 🥰🎉😍 #VNAW24 #veterinarymedicine #vnoty24

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We are VERY excited to finally announce the winner of the Vet Nurse of the Year 2024 sponsored by Hills Pet Nutrition! Congratulations to... MARCUS FLINTOFF! Marcus will receive: • A framed certificate of his achievement • An engraved stethoscope, stethoscope watch and pen • Complimentary registration, as well as flights, and accommodation for the NZVNA national conference in 2024 which is being held next year in Wellington And of course, the beautiful trophy and title of Vet Nurse of the year for 2024 This year Cathrine and Natalie will receive: • A framed certificate of your achievement • An engraved stethoscope and stethoscope watch • Complimentary registration for the NZVNA national conference in 2024 which is being held in Wellington next year We had a large number of nominations this year, each nomination we received was unique and individual, but each one shared a common factor which shone through. They all showed the love, compassion and outstanding work for the veterinary industry each one of these amazing vet nurses or vet techs encompasses in their roles. Thank you all so much for all your nominations and a massive thank you as always to Hills Pet Nutrition, without them this prestigious title simply wouldn't exist.

Thank you to another inspiring veterinary nurse, Jade Pengelly who has kindly shared her amazing vet nursing journey with us 🥰 #vnoty24

Vet nurses and vet technicians are awesome and we hope you are all having a good vet nurse and vet tech awareness week so far! We are very lucky to hear from one of our amazing vet nurses, Angela Fletcher about where her career as a vet nurse has taken her and what she has achieved. Please let us know in the comments what you have achieved in your career and are proud of ❤ #VNOTY24

VNAW

🌟Happy Vet Nurse and Vet Tech awareness week to all of our FABULOUS, SUPERHERO Vet Nurses and Vet Technicians in New Zealand! 🌟 We hope you all have a wonderful week and take time to reflect and celebrate your amazing achievements! We have made a little video to showcase our diverse and super talented Vet Nurses and Tech's in New Zealand, thank you so much to all that participated and made this so special! What a truly amazing group of people you ALL are, thank you for all you do and on behalf of the NZVNA executive committee, have a very happy vet nurse and vet tech awareness week 2024! Please share and tag us to let us know what you are up to! #vnaw24

It is Vet Nurse Awareness week next week - YAY! Would you like to win lunch for your WHOLE clinic.... yes please I hear you cry! This is the last week to to get your entries in for the fabulous competition that @GLA Pharma are running! Please see details below with how to enter and ALL entries must be in by the end of this week and the winner drawn and announced on the 7th October! Here is my tip and trick featuring Dotty :D Please see details below; To celebrate Vet Nurse Awareness Week 2024, we are on the look out for your best Vet Nursing "Tips & Tricks"! Upload a photo or video link, along with a description and go in the draw to win a yummy clinic lunch! Plus we have 2 x runner up prizes to award. So get thinking 🤔, get creative 🤩 and start snapping 📱📸🎥: Enter the promotion here.. https://www.glapharma.co.nz/tipsandtricks/ *T&C's apply, NZ practicing Vet Nurses only.

Have you visited our website recently? Now, you have quick and easy access to all key dates and events on the main page. Check out all the webinars on offer from Telus Health, which are free for all our members, during Mental Health Awareness Week later this month.

Are you looking for support at work? The NZVNA has contacts and access to advice in many areas of HR which all our members are free to access. If you just want to ask some advice about your employment, thinking about a new job and want to know about employment agreements, or if you need some support through a work review. Follow this link to learn more https://nzvna.org.nz/resources/human-resources/ You can also email us directly on [email protected]

LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER AT THIS DISCOUNTED PRICE! Starts 1st July 2024. Here are 5 compelling reasons why you should join The Human-Savvy Medicine Course by Dr Liv Oginska. 1️⃣ Comprehensive Curriculum: Dive deep into 7 modules covering essential topics like self-awareness, relationship-building, and conflict management. 2️⃣ Flexible Learning: Access "short and spicy" audio episodes and visual materials, perfect for busy healthcare professionals. 3️⃣ Personalised Growth: Utilise our exclusive Growth Map for self-reflection and tailored development strategies. 4️⃣ Expert Guidance: Benefit from insights shared by experienced instructors and guest speakers in the healthcare field. 5️⃣ Community Support: Connect with like-minded professionals, share experiences, and grow together in a supportive environment. 🚀 Don't miss out on this transformative opportunity! Secure your spot today and invest in your future success. #ProfessionalGrowth #HealthcareCommunity#TheHumanSavvyMedicineCourse

Today is Pink shirt day!! 91.3% of workers have experienced at least one form of bullying in the past 12 months. Frequently bullied workers are at least 10 times more likely to face job burnout, anxiety, or depression. While this stat is for all industries, we know the prevalence of bullying in the veterinary industry is very high. Multiple studies have proven just how bad it can be out there. Change starts with everyone. https://pinkshirtday.org.nz/resources/workplace-toolkit Check out this workplace toolkit to find some ideas that might for your work place. Remember we have free counseling services for our members if you want someone to talk to. https://nzvna.org.nz/rsources/wellness-hub/ Our wellness hub has a wealth of resources available to our members. Please tag us in your celebrations! Are you wearing pink today?

We are so pleased to announce the first ever winner of the Julie Hutt Student Scholarship for 2024 is... Barbara Coles!!! The NZVNA recognises Julie’s contribution to the development of future veterinary nurses in Aotearoa New Zealand and her encouragement to those wishing to upskill from their current qualification to the next level of qualification and has established a scholarship in her name. We are all so excited to help Barbara reach this next goal in her career. We wish you all the best! Welcome back to student life! 👩‍🎓

We are so pleased to announce the winners of the Kathy Waugh Leadership Scholarship for 2024. Cathy Priscott and Jess Williams!! The Kathy Waugh Leadership Scholarship will assist veterinary nurses towards achieving their career goals, and will support future leaders of our profession. Due to a change in circumstances it was decided that these two amazing ladies will tie and share the Scholarship taking half each! This scholarship will provide these ladies with $1000 towards the advancement of their career and leadership goals. A big congratulations for you both, we can't wait to hear how you get on! If your keen to try and win this incredible opportunity for yourself make sure you follow our socials and keep an eye out during the second half of the year when we call for nominations!