Are you breaking the ‘6 professional courtesy commandments?’
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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LinkedIn: who to connect with and follow
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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If you don't think LinkedIn is for RVNs, you're wrong.
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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Veterinary Nurses: More Than Just TLC and cuddles
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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Reflecting on the ANZCCART Conference: A Step Forward in Ethical Animal Use in Education
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…
Are you okay?
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 …
The Art of Ampoules
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…
What qual is that?
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 …
Clinical competencies
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…
2024 Vet Nurse of the Year nominations are open!
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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Through collaboration and advocacy, we support, inspire and advance Allied Veterinary Professionals in Aotearoa New Zealand
Our Values; compassionate, connected, future-focused, professional, and resilient.
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