Animal health company Zoetis has joined with the World Small Animal Veterinary Association to support its Global Pain Council, a specialist group of global veterinarians with expertise in companion animal pain management. The Global Pain Council works to address global variations in the assessment and management of animal pain by […]
Business: Investment in new grads’ training
A new alliance between education business VetPrac and a small group of dedicated companies is ensuring new graduates have the chance to develop skills that will help them bridge the gap between theory and practice. An investment of over $30,000 will be awarded to graduates in 2014 with help from […]
Pfizer to close Sydney plant
Veterinary and human drug pharmaceutical company Pfizer plans to close its Sydney manufacturing plant in two years. The company’s Perth plant will not close. Pfizer Australia has announced a phased exit of its West Ryde plant, affecting about 140 employees. The plant produces tablets and capsules for animals and humans. […]
New CEO, board member for PetSure
Shaun Leveton founder and shareholder of PetSure, Australia’s largest pet insurer and part of the Hollard Group, has announced the appointment of Alexandra (Alex) Thomas as CEO of PetSure (Australia) with effect from October 2013. Thomas previously worked in various senior roles at Optus Business. Her last role was […]
New global animal welfare platform launched
The World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) has recently developed an exciting new platform for professionals in the animal welfare field around the globe to network, collaborate and share information on animal welfare. Powered by WSPA, Animal Mosaic is the ‘one-stop-shop’ for animal welfare resources. Animal Mosaic has […]