Well, after a very interesting 16yrs on the Board, this is my last report as President of the NSW Practitioners Board as I am not applying for appointment to the next Board from July 1st. Most of the changes I wanted to see implemented have been achieved and I firmly believe that it is important ... more
‘When Australians are offended they want something done about it. Just being offended is not enough. Getting it off our chest doesn't do the trick. We want action. We want disapproval made official. We want someone, somewhere, somehow to suffer because we're upset’ – Written by David Marr – Sydn... more
This article was published in the Western Australia Veterinary Surgeons Board newsletter and the NSW Board believes that this information is relevant in this state. A large proportion of the complaints received by the Boards are at least partially, due to a breakdown of communication between the ... more
Since the Complaints Committee’s report from last Boardtalk (December ’08), the Veterinary Practioners Board has determined another thirteen complaints against veterinary practitioners after investigation by the Complaints Committee (CC). Additionally there are nine cases presently under investig... more
A recent incident occurred where an unknown person rang a number of local practices and said they were a new vet at a well known practice, and could the other practice provide him with an emergency supply of ketamine? As they were somewhat suspicious none of the other practices did so.But the q... more
Postnominals are the letters placed after a person’s name to indicate education qualifications, title of office, decoration, membership or honour. For example, a Doctor of Philosophy has the postnominals PhD, while a Bachelor of Veterinary Science has the postnominals BVSc.The authorised award ab... more
RESPONSIBILITIES OF A VETERINARY HOSPITAL SUPERINTENDENTThese guidelines have been developed by the Veterinary Practitioners Board of New South Wales to assist practitioners in understanding what the Board expects of nominated practice Superintendents.Section 68 of the Veterinary Practice Act 200... more
Graham BaileyVeterinary Research OfficerNSW Department of Primary Industries[DPI]Summary• A specific project will cover lab charges for the investigation of suspect cases of theileriosis (testing to confirm /exclude Theileria as detailed below)• The samples needed for Theileria investigation are ... more
The following information has been collected by the Board from the 2008 Annual Returns and provide an interesting overview of the profession... more
Statistics collected from the 2008 Annual Returns. more
Statistics collected from the 2008 Annual Returns.. more
Statistics collected from the 2008 Annual Returns.. more
Statistics collected from the 2008 Annual Returns.. more
Deadline Rapidly approachingAnnual Registration Annual Returns and invoices were posted out prior to Easter and are due back to the Board by 31st May 2009. If the Annual Return and invoice is not submitted by the due date, the Act requires the Board to remove the person’s name from the register .... more
Veterinarians are often approached by clients for information on issues involving not just animals .In the case of ‘Swine Flu’ the World Health Organization has posted some useful “Frequently Asked Questions” on its constantly updated website . The World Organisation for Animal Health is opposin... more
Animal Health Australia (AHA) surplus scanners that were purchased for the Equine Influenza response and are now available for purchase. The scanners read both HDX-B (Cattle NLIS tags) and FDX-B (microchips used for horses, dogs and cats and llama ) . A description of the devices is available for... more
Independent and confidential service staffed by specially selected and trained medical practitioners who are able to offer personal and health assistance as well as referral to specialists. Veterinary practitioners or their families or their colleagues are able to make calls to the Helpline. Issues vary and all calls are unique but may involve depression, alcohol abuse, drug use, work related stress or marriage difficulties. This is a highly respected and leading health care advisory organization aiming to assist veterinarians to maintain full personal, professional and social capability and the dedicated telephone service is available 24 hours a day.
