NZVA positions and resources
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Welcome to the pages for our policies, position statements, guidelines and resources. This section of the website is a hub of information for veterinary professionals, our members, the public and our partners.
There is loads of information, some of which is available to our members only. If you are not a member, you will not be able to access those sections.
The NZVA’s overarching Animal Welfare Strategy details the Association’s strategy - this is currently (2020) being updated and will be shared with members once it is finalised.
If you need more information on a particular topic or think you should be able to access something, contact nzva@vets.org.nz. And, if you want to contribute something to be added to this section of the website, or would like to advise us of a change that is required, please also get in touch with the team.
Policies, position statements and guidelines
Our policies, guidelines and position statements are backed by science. They outline our agreed principles and provide a platform from which the Association can advocate for the profession to influence legislation, educate our members and the public and more.
Our Standards Committee and Chief Veterinary Officer lead the development, with input from our branches and members, and in consultation with key stakeholders. Members can see our process for consultation as outlined in the CVO column in April’s VetScript.
In 2020, the veterinary team has initiated a review of the Standards Framework. While this is being undertaken, no review is being undertaken on current policies, position statement or other supporting resources.
Species-specific policies
Our species-specific policies can be found on their relevant page listed below, along with other helpful resources that are specific to that species.
Please note, that you will need to be an NZVA member and logged into the website to gain access to these policies.
- Avian health and welfare
- Cattle Health and Welfare
- Companion animal health and welfare
- Deer health and welfare
- Horse health and welfare
- Pig health and welfare
- Sheep health and welfare
General welfare polices and position statements - all species
Veterinary medicines and professional behaviour
General resources for all species
