A common factor in our companion animal complaints involves casting doubt on the competence or treatment decisions of another veterinarian or practice. Such views may be shared with clients directly,…

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Posted 18 days ago

Following on from last weeks post by Courtney Scales on the value of LinkedIn for veterinary nurses, we are sharing some great people to connect with our follow.  NZVNA Exec: Laura Harvey Lauren Gli…

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Posted 41 days ago

Just imagine Facebook for professionals: that is LinkedIn. You can browse newsfeeds, make connections, share and comment on posts, and view profiles for both individuals and businesses. Recruiters (…

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Posted 47 days ago

As Vet Nurse Awareness Week progresses this week, I’ve seen many veterinary clinics giving shoutouts to their incredible veterinary nurses. While it's heartening to see their hard mahi acknowledged, i…

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Posted 2 months ago

As a veterinary professional and an educator of veterinary nurses, I recently had the privilege of presenting at the ANZCCART (NZ) (Australian and New Zealand Council for the Care of Animals in Resear…

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Posted 3 months ago

With winter seeming to drag on forever and more wild weather hitting the country, now seems like an appropriate time to remind everyone to take care of not just their physical health but their mental …

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Posted 3 months ago

Opening glass ampoules can often feel daunting, especially if you're concerned about the potential hazards of handling fragile glass. Whether in the clinic laboratory, medical setting, or dealing with…

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Posted 4 months ago

Are you confused about how to represent your qualification accurately?    Do you see other qualified professionals with a list of letters behind their name, indicating their education or professional …

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Posted 4 months ago

The first of our clinical competencies templates is now available in our HR Toolbox (https://nzvna.org.nz/resources/human-resources/hr-guidelines/).  This first clinical competency consists of two do…

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Posted 5 months ago

Please take time to think about a superhero nurse who truly deserves this award and get them nominated! Entries are open until the 10th of August, so there is still time! To nominate your superhero …

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Posted 5 months ago