Vets
Hundreds of pets missing treatment as vet clinics lacking staff
A Wellington vet says hundreds of sick or injured pets in the city could be missing out on treatment because of clinic closures and lack of staff.
It comes amid a nation-wide shortage of vets, with… Audio
Summer heroes: Night vets
Jesse checks in with one of the many Kiwis who are yet to take their summer holiday. Head Vet Nurse Charlotte Castle tells us what's been happening at Manukau After Hours Veterinary Clinic. Audio
Canine obsession: The not-so-secret life of dogs
Author Simon Garfield's latest book, Dog's Best Friend, draws upon history, science art and the writer's own personal experiences with his black Labrador retriever Ludo, to dissect the enduring… Audio
New collective to support locally owned vet clinics
A new collective called Indie Vets has been launched to support the future of locally-owned vet clinics in New Zealand. Dr Steve Merchant, talks to Jesse about why keeping vets local is so important.
…Vet shortage a complex issue for the profession
Parnell vet, Dr Megan Alderson talks to Jesse about the shortage of vets around the country and why so many choose to leave the profession. Audio
Shortage of vets could cause animal welfare crisis
Concerns have been raised that a lack of qualified veterinarians around the country will cause an animal welfare crisis and big stress for vets who're already working hard. Vetstaff recruiter Julie… Audio
Vets: an essential service
Veterinarians are classified as an essential service during this escalated response to containing Covid-19. Indeed walking the dog features as one of the reasons people are allowed to leave the home -… Audio
Hamilton Council to pay for stray cats de-sexing
Hamilton's stray cat population may be heading for the snip after a new proposal to introduce a de-sexing fund. Hamilton City Councillors yesterday voted to include the fund in its draft annual plan -… Audio
Colleen Kirk: Why dog owners will pay more to save their pets' lives
Assistant Professor of Marketing at New York Institute of Technology in New York City Colleen Kirk followed up anecdotal evidence that dog owners are willing to pay more at the vets than cat owners. Audio
Vet clinics aim to improve animal welfare in Tonga
Five vets and six vet nurses from New Zealand are travelling to Tongatapu in the Kingdom of Tonga's in August as part of an ongoing campaign to improve small animal welfare in the Pacific. Audio
Uni boss steps down after female vet remarks
Massey University Chancellor Chris Kelly is stepping down after comments about woman veterinary graduates.
Vet Council says gender shouldn't enter into discussion
Veterinarians are distancing themselves from the remarks by Massey University's Chancellor Chris Kelly that are being labelled as sexist. Audio
Uni boss sorry for female vet remarks
The Chancellor of Massey University has apologised after saying one woman veterinary graduate is worth two fifths of a full-time vet.
Rural vets hit by falling milk prices
The drop in dairy milk prices is hitting rural vets, with a warning that skilled workers are being pushed overseas.