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VPB: Boardtalk December 2016 02 December 2016
Boardtalk for December 2016 is now available online from our website under Resources.
Research: Survey - hobby farmers/small holders 01 November 2016
Researchers want to understand your knowledge and challenges you face when dealing with hobby farmers/small holders, and identify any gaps, so further training can be tailored to benefit veterinary practitioners. The project is funded by Animal Health Australia.
Participation involves completing an anonymous online questionnaire which should take no longer than 30 minutes. Results from the questionnaire will provide feedback for future training.
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DPI: Biosecurity Bulletin - Tularaemia 27 October 2016
Please read the biosecurity bulletin for veterinarians on tularaemia in Australian animals.
VPB: Notice of Annual General Meeting 2016 10 October 2016
The Annual General Meeting of the veterinary profession in New South Wales will be held at the Crowne Plaza, Wharf Rd and Merewether St, Newcastle from 7:30 pm Tuesday 15 November 2016.
Meeting Agenda
- Presentation of the audited financial statements of the Veterinary Practitioners Board of NSW (Board).
- A...
Research: Small animal anaesthesia and analgesia survey 10 October 2016
How widely have new anaesthetic and analgesic drugs and techniques introduced into small animal veterinary practice been accepted by veterinarians throughout Australia?
Have your say. Participate now. It takes about 20 minutes and you could be a lucky winner of an Apple iPad Air or equivalent device.
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Research: Attitudes towards antibiotic use and resistance 04 October 2016
Let us know your thoughts as a veterinarian on antibiotic use and antibiotic resistance
Researchers at the University of Sydney invite veterinarians practising in Australia to participate in a survey on antibiotic use and resistance. The aim of the survey is to explore practitioners’ attitudes towards antibiotic use and resistance, education and resource needs. The survey takes about 15-20 minutes to complete....
Research: VetSet2Go Employability Survey 22 September 2016
What capabilities contribute to veterinary employability?
If you are employed in the veterinary industry (employee vet, practice owner, non-veterinary practice manager, nurse, academic, or part of a professional organisation), then we invite you to participate in the VetSet2Go Employability (Stakeholder Perceptions) Survey.
VetSet2Go is a collaborative project involving researchers from Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States, investigating the perspectives of the multiple stakeholders invested in the veterinary profession (recent graduates, employers and clients).
The...
VPB: Mental Health First Aid Course 01 September 2016
A 2 day course to be held at the Animal Referral Hospital 250 Parramatta Rd Homebush.
You can view more information or Register for this course here.
VPB: Stress and depression in veterinarians – impact of perceived skill transferability 26 July 2016
This research explored the role of lowered occupational mobility in suicide risk in Australian veterinarians. In particular, the study examined whether suicide-related thinking and behaviour (e.g., self-harm) increased over 12-months if veterinarians desired to leave the profession, but perceived that their skills to be undervalued by other professions and potential employers.
For more information contact:
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AVA: Antidote for Toxin para-aminopropiophenone (PAPP) 08 July 2016
Please note the following information on a new toxin being released for wild dog and fox management in Australia, as it may result in off-target intoxication of domestic pets. The toxin is para-aminopropiophenone (PAPP) which induces methaemoglobinemia following ingestion. There is an antidote (IV methylene blue) which needs to be administered promptly. This may impact practitioners in peri-urban and rural areas where wild dog and fox control is being undertaken.
Below is some general information, and more detail can be found in the...