News

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Look out for animal health and welfare around Guy Fawkes

This year, look after the animals - don’t let off fireworks at home or around your community.

Posted in NZVA media release; Tagged fireworks, Pet Owners; Posted 17 hours ago Less than a minute to read

We're hiring: part time communications advisor

NZVA is currently seeking an intermediate level, part time communications advisor for twenty hours per week.

Posted 6 days ago by Emma Williams Less than a minute to read

NZVA Board member position available

The New Zealand Veterinary Association is calling for applications for an appointed Board member for a term of one year, although this may be extended.

Posted in NZVA news; Tagged Members, Membership; Posted 14 days ago Less than a minute to read

Veterinary Shortage and Border Exemptions

Over recent months the New Zealand Veterinary Association (NZVA) has been working hard advocating for you concerning the current shortage of veterinarians in New Zealand.

Posted in NZVA news; Tagged Vets; Posted 23 days ago Less than a minute to read

Welcome to our new website!

Welcome to our new website! Things have moved a bit, but everything is still here, and we’ve designed it to help you find what you need, faster.

Posted in Other; Posted 35 days ago Less than a minute to read

Govt exception for up to 30 veterinarians to be able to enter NZ

Hon Kris Fafooi, Minister of Immigration, announced exceptions for up to 30 veterinarians to be able to enter the country.

Posted in NZVA news; Tagged Vets; Posted 36 days ago Less than a minute to read

NZVA media release: Critical shortage of veterinarians just not sexy enough

While the primary sector has been hailed as a saviour of the New Zealand economy during the COVID restrictions, a critical shortage of veterinarians and its impact on the primary sector just doesn’t seem to be viewed as important or sexy enough to see border restrictions streamlined.

Posted in NZVA media release; Tagged Vets; Posted 49 days ago Less than a minute to read

NZVA member fees established for 2021

The new inclusive membership model is one of the final pieces of the puzzle in our NZVA Change Project and we are pleased to be able to bring this to you in 2021.

Posted in NZVA news; Tagged Membership; Posted 57 days ago Less than a minute to read

COVID-19 and pets update

With the re-emergence of COVID-19 in our community, we thought it worth updating you about what we know about animals and COVID-19.

Posted in NZVA news; Tagged Covid-19, Pet Owners, Companion animal; Posted 3 months ago Less than a minute to read

New Code of Practice for Veterinary Radiation

The Office of Radiation Safety (ORS) released the new Code of Practice for Veterinary Radiation (ORS C9), which came into effect on 31st July 2020.

Posted in NZVA news; Tagged Professional behaviour; Posted 3 months ago Less than a minute to read