June 2023 Issue 58
Veterinary Practitioners Board
BoardTalk President’s Report Recently I had the honour of joining the academic procession at the University of Sydney veterinary graduation ceremony and leading the graduating DVM students in taking the Veterinary Oath. The Oath talks to the responsibilities we have as veterinarians to animal welfare, the community, and our patients. It also speaks to the need to improve skills and knowledge to maintain current standards. I urge all veterinarians to review the Oath and be guided by these principles. At the graduation, the Dean, Professor Norris eloquently gave the occasional address discussing what makes an outstanding clinician. An outstanding clinician has confidence tempered with humility, empathy, compassion, and integrity. These characteristics inspire trust.
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Communication and other soft skills like teamwork and collaboration should be an integral component of your professional development plan.
Additions and removals ......... 2
The Board has recently finalised its Strategic Plan 2023-2026. Our purpose is to optimise animal welfare across NSW through the regulation of a sustainable and trusted veterinary profession. This document will help guide the Board and office in working towards meeting this purpose.
Hospital Inspections ............... 6
The strategic plan has four goals. Continued p. 20
Complaints Committee .......... 4
Pain relief ............................... 7 Pets and vets .......................... 8 Records .................................. 9 Confidentiality...................... 10 Access to medication ........... 12
Registration and licence renewals are due Please ensure you renew your veterinary registration and hospital licence by 30 June. Registration renewal requires both payment of the registration renewal fee of $320 (unless honorary) and submission of the Annual Return. Both can be completed using your Vet Login and if you experience any difficulties please call or email the office. A late fee of $55 applies to registrations renewed after 30 June and if you have not renewed by 31 July your name will be removed from the Register. Restoration to the Register in these circumstances will incur an additional fee equal to the registration fee. Don’t be late!
NSW Health.......................... 13 NSW DPI ............................... 14 APVMA ................................. 18 GWIC .................................... 19