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Will immigration solve veterinarian shortages?

June 12, 2021June 1, 2021admin1 Comment

Veterinarians are included in a list of prioritised skilled migrants by the Department of Home Affairs, which will grant urgent processing to the profession. The Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List (PMSOL) recognises 19 critical occupations needed to assist Australia’s economic recovery amid the global pandemic, with vets joined by others including GPs, nurses, software engineers, […]

Making mental health a reality for us all

November 21, 2020December 17, 2020adminLeave a Comment

The AVA has stressed the need for investment in mental health in recognition of Mental Health Day on October 10, a pressing issue considering the global health emergency. AVA President Warwick Vale said veterinarians bring a compassionate approach to their work, and when combined with long hours and high workloads this can cause problems with […]