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PRESIDENT’S EXAMINATIONS AWARDS
MESSAGE REPORT UPDATE
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EDITOR’S DESK
COUNCIL
PRESIDENT’S
President Councillors
Dr Zoe Lenard Dr Charlotte Cantley
Welcome to the Spring edition of the College Courier. Dr David Tabrett
Despite the curve balls thrown at us this year, the College Chief Examiner
MESSAGE
Dr Carolyn Guy Awards Committee
continues to adapt to the new environment and behind the Convenor
scenes are working hard to plan for 2021 examinations and Honorary Secretary Dr Charlotte Cantley
an altered Science Week 2021, with safety taking priority in Dr Amy Lane
the planning process.
Honorary Treasurer
The past few months has seen the College forge a more Dr Bruce Smith
digital footprint as we delivered the Online Scientific Series Dr Zoe Lenard, President
and Abstract Forum and work to develop a space to connect
with Chapter executives and Members online. Read more
BOARD OF EXAMINERS As I write this column, we are mid- or won’t be interested, you can see overseas attendees). Whilst we aim
about our online endeavours in the CEO report. way through the ANZCVS Online small, concise summaries of topics, for a face-to-face meeting next year
As always, we encourage Member contribution to the Chief Examiner Board Members
Dr Carolyn Guy
Scientific Series. I have loved logging outlining the clinical problem, why the at Science Week we will be actively
College Courier. So, if you have an interesting case Dr Petra Muellner on and participating in this series research was conducted and what the seeking ways to pursue and continue
study, story or images to share with us please email Asst Chief Ex and particularly watching live Q and online engagement, in order to
Dr Katherine Briscoe results were. Provision of free access
marketing@anzcvs.org.au (Tr. & Cred.)
Dr Peter Bennett Dr Lydia Hambrook A sessions. Where I have registered to the abstract sessions allowed the maximise the participation across our
Dr Stephen Atkinson but missed the live-action, it has ANZCVS to support our members in entire community.
Asst Chief Ex
been helpful to log on and review the training, who must present at a national
(Exam) Dr Linda Abraham The Fellowship exams which were
Dr Sharanne Raidal lectures after the event. or international conference. It also
Dr Jennifer Carter deferred from June will go ahead
Spread out over two months, this provides any of us with an opportunity in November, with a hybrid online
Dr Zoe Lenard (President – ex officio)
unusual format allowed me to dip to keep up to date or assess where the model to minimise the travel of both
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
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PAGE into different Chapters than I may status of clinical research is up to in candidates and examiners. Council is
have been otherwise able to attend Australia and New Zealand. Abstract committed to delivering Membership
NEW ZEALAND CONTACT in the regular cycle of on-the-ground sessions are grouped by Chapter exams in 2021 regardless of the
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04 CEO’S REPORT Dr Allen Bryce Science Week. I have really enjoyed
the programs, particularly those by the
and Members can view the abstract
proceedings online or access the
situation with respect to COVID and
travel. If you had your exams deferred,
oncology, anaesthesia and medicine abstracts here. or were planning to enrol in 2021,
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05 EXAMINATIONS REPORT Chief Executive Officer
Mr Stephen Alderman
Assistant Examinations
Officer
chapters.
The Abstract sessions were provided
Council is committed to embracing
the changes forced on us by COVID
you can be assured that we will do
everything in our power to deliver these
Mrs Lynda Kennedy
exams. At the current time, we are
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PAGE College Manager free of cost to members. In these and is using this year to pilot online
PROJECT OFFICER UPDATE Dr Mary Anne Hiscutt Project Officer
Dr Rachel Tan
sessions, members or those in training delivery for Science Week. We rolled working through various scenarios for
Assistant College programs can present their scientific out online Chapter and College AGMs how delivery may occur.
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PAGE Manager Marketing, Membership research. It is always great to watch without a hitch, and with arguably Council has also instigated an external
AWARDS Ms Sharon Tinsley and Events Coordinator
Mrs Thy Boskovic abstracts; even if you think you more attendance than a face-to-face review of our examination process.
Examinations Officer won’t know enough about a subject option in many cases (including several Whilst the process has been rigorously
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10 ONLINE SCIENTIFIC SERIES
Ms Robyn Pettigrew Administration Assistant
Ms Libby Scharf reviewed regularly by the Board of
Examiners, an external review has not
occurred since 2007.
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11 ONLINE ABSTRACT FORUM The review will consider both
membership and fellowship exams
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12 CHAPTERS and seek feedback from examiners,
Chapters (including the Subject
Standards Committee) and candidates.
We will be in touch shortly: we would
love to hear from you.
AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND COLLEGE OF VETERINARY SCIENTISTS
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CEO EXAMINATIONS
REPORT REPORT
We are well into the second half of The Board of Examiners and
2020, and although we will all face College Council with the support
considerable ongoing challenges from Chapter Fellowship
for the immediate future, this has examiners are pleased to
presented the College with some
confirm that the 2020 Fellowship
great opportunities.
examinations are planned to go
The global health crisis has escalated ahead in November, 2020.
the need to bring the future to now.
After consideration of the current
We have all either eagerly or maybe
situation with the pandemic and
reluctantly accepted some of the
on-demand video conferencing and curve and make it simple for subject discussion with examiners and
digital trends in our society with online
screen sharing without time and matter experts to create courses. candidates, we are now preparing to
banking, shopping, messaging and Prior to October 1ST 2020 you can
participant restrictions. deliver these examinations in each
the like as it has suited our lifestyles. submit an intention to sit application.
However, the future of working, REFERENCE LIBRARIES candidate’s State and in New Zealand. MEMBERSHIP
Please note: intention to sit is not
learning and collaborating remotely
MENTORING PROGRAMS We will be looking to develop a service The following is a brief outline of
confirmation by the College that EXAMINATIONS 2021
over the internet is here, now. Not as a to create and maintain online libraries proposed delivery:
candidates will be accepted for
choice but as a necessity. There is a lot of discussion within of discipline-related reading lists, • All written, practical and oral examination in 2021.
Applications for Membership
Collaborating remotely has its the Chapters on enhancing and reference sites and related material. A Examinations 2021 will open on
examination venues will be
developing their mentoring programs. The intention to sit form is available on
challenges, and I want to ensure library will provide full-text searches for invigilated at a candidate’s October 1ST 2020 and close
Even though this is very dependent our website here.
that all Chapters and Members can any document stored in the reference residential state and a New November 30TH 2020
achieve this seamlessly, particularly on the knowledge, experience and library. Find any document containing a Zealand venue
in this new environment. To support volunteering from our members, the word or phrase in seconds. Libraries are
this, the College has embarked on College will support and facilitate this • Oral examinations will be
not limited to documents and may also
some initiatives to be delivered in the by providing a central channel and the conducted by Zoom with
include other resources like curated lists
coming months: necessary applications for delivery. examiners at their homes/office
of credible sites or links to articles.
and the candidate attending at the
We will be demonstrating and seeking
ONLINE PORTALS FOR ONLINE LEARNING your feedback on all these solutions in
state venue with an observer
ALL CHAPTERS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM the coming months. The Board of Examiners will continue
With so many online services, it can to work closely with subject examining
One of the applications that provide The ability of the College to provide teams to ensure delivery of these
be frustrating trying to remember surety around examinations remains
the foundations for online learning is a examinations will be to the high
which Dropbox, Google Drive or a primary focus. We must be able
email account contains which piece of Learning Management System (LMS). standards the College examinations
A Chapter will be able to create their to provide a consistent, quality are known for.
information. This can be especially true examinations environment into the
for Chapter members and executives learning resources with: Pig Health and
future regardless of the current external
due to infrequent use, compared to • Online course builder influences and restrictions. Please be MEMBERSHIP Production Subject
their daily professional focus. • Payment gateway assured all College plans incorporate EXAMINATIONS 2021 Guidelines
For the times when you need to work • Advanced quizzing a high level of agility so that you can After careful consideration the Board The College is pleased to
on Chapter activities, we will provide be confident in examination delivery for of Examiners have now announced welcome new Membership
all the apps and features in one central • Prerequisites 2021 and beyond. that applications for Membership subject, Pig Health and
location, on any device, 24 x 7. • Completion certificates Take care. Examinations 2021 will open on Production: the subject
These are full-featured collaboration The solution we implement will also be Stephen Alderman October 1ST 2020 and close guidelines are now available
spaces that include Microsoft Office, user friendly to help reduce the learning CEO ANZCVS November 30TH 2020. for viewing online here.
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endeavours. The current plan is to
UPDATE
MENTOR PROJECT: standardise a package that could be
CENTRALISED ACCESS TO offered to Chapters using an LMS.
VSMR is defined as a
MENTOR RESOURCES FOR Given the cost constraints of our multidisciplinary speciality
CHAPTERS organisation this will take a few months that encompasses the in
to construct.
Currently, no formal process for depth physical and clinical
PROJECT OFFICER training and support of mentors If your Chapter is interested in
participating, please contact me as I examination, diagnosis,
or centralisation of resources is
provided by the College. However, have already started some discussions treatment and prevention
with a few Chapters and their potential
there is increasing demand from both of sport and work-related
Chapters and candidates to develop requirements.
injuries/disorders and
Dr Rachel Tan a professional support network during
their time preparing for the Membership rehabilitation of animals’
Project Officer ELECTRONIC
and Fellowship examinations in their
MANAGEMENT OF health.
chosen discipline.
ASSESSMENT
The College is working towards
renewing the website and integrating It has been a trying and uncertain year
candidates are able to still undertake
a customer relationship management given the impact of the COVID-19
exams and progress in the profession.
(CRM) and learning management pandemic. The staff, Board of Examiners
and Council are still evaluating several Updates will be provided as they occur
system (LMS). Given the recent
options that will allow electronic delivery but please be assured that the College is
success of the partnership with the
and marking of examinations. doing everything possible to ensure that
Centre for Veterinary Education in
examinations can occur safely.
the recently released Veterinary Given that the domestic and international
Clinical Pharmacology Network barriers to travel may continue for the If you have any questions or feedback on
(https://vcpn.anzcvs.org.au/moodle/), foreseeable future there has been any of the above projects, please contact
the College is keen to support similar significant consideration to ensure that me via email at po@anzcvs.org.au.
HELP US EXPAND
OUR REFERRAL TEAM
IN BEAUTIFUL NEWCASTLE! ANIMAL REFERRAL AND EMERGENCY CENTRE
There has been significant interest A survey sent out in the first quarter
in the formation of a new Chapter Demand for small animal referral services continues to increase in our region, so we are keen to hear
of the year identified strong support
from Specialist Veterinarians – especially for the area of Small Animal Medicine. We hope for a full-time
in Veterinary Sports Medicine and in both canine and equine subjects commitment, however we are a flexible workplace and happy to consider other arrangements.
Rehabilitation (VSMR). in this field with a total of 127 people
indicating they would like to complete WHO WE ARE WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
Veterinary sports medicine and The Newcastle Animal Referral & Emergency Centre (AREC)
Membership examinations in this • Full-time or Part-time employment (Remuneration will
rehabilitation is defined as a is a growing after-hours referral centre. We are in the centre be base salary and a % of your productivity)
multidisciplinary speciality that subject (Figure 1). of Newcastle and currently cater to 75+ referring hospitals • Professional fees
encompasses the in depth physical within our catchment region and the nearest specialist • Membership fees
Work is ongoing to progress towards centre is >2hrs away.
and clinical examination, diagnosis, • Continuing education costs and study leave
Chapter approval and commence the
treatment and prevention of sport and WHAT YOU SHOULD BE • For international applicants, sponsorship will be available
process of development of Membership • The onsite arsenal you will have at your disposal includes
work-related injuries/disorders and • Board certified or Fellow in Small Animal or
examinations. At this time, the focus • Canine Internal Medicine a wide range of top-of-the-line diagnostic equipment
rehabilitation of animals’ health. of the Chapter will be on Membership • Plus access to the impressive MRI located in HMRI on the
Figure 1: Survey respondents’ interest in • (Registrars may apply)
Speciality colleges in Europe and North examinations. Any VSMR diplomates • Like-minded in our core values grounds of John Hunter Hospital
VSMR Membership examination by subject.
• Passionate about delivering top quality • The opportunity to grow & develop a specialist referral
America exist in Veterinary Sports that are interested in becoming
• medicine and care network with existing referral partners, and beyond
Medicine and Rehabilitation. Several foundation Members of the Chapter are • Awesomeness by osmosis!
• An open and clear communicator
College Members and Fellows are encouraged to contact the College for • Must have a sense of humour
VSMR Diplomates. more information. To further discuss, please speak to:
You can apply at: Nicole Ottery on +61 2 4957 7106 or
https://arecvet.com.au/medicine-specialist-position/ Dr David Tabrett at dtabrett@arecvet.com.au
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He is sadly missed but his wonderful The other is PetFAST (Pet Food
2020 AWARDS
legacy continues.The recipient of Adverse Event System of Tracking),
this year’s award demonstrates that which is the first such scheme available
veterinarians who have vision, passion worldwide for veterinarians, to register
and commitment can play a significant potential adverse effects of foods.
role in improving the lives of animals. Sue has been involved in all pet food
This veterinarian shows that if you recalls since 2009. All work is pro
have courage and perseverance and bono and there has been a lot of work
use science to question and identify involved. In 2017, a pet food incident in
key issues, you can make a difference. Australia affected over 300 Australian
The recipient of this year’s award is cats; Sue was involved in the rapid
product recall and co-ordinated the
unique in that they have dedicated
2020 David
investigative responses to that incident.
thousands of hours of their own time
over many years to help improve the Congratulations Sue, as you are a very
Bayvel Award lives of millions of animals, unlike
many of us, and previous David Bayvel
worthy recipient of this year’s award. In
addition to the award recognition, Sue
for Excellence in Award recipients, who are employed in
the animal welfare field.
will receive $950 and a plaque which
will be presented at a later date.
Animal Welfare: This veterinarian has also created
Dr Sue Foster opportunities for other vets to speak up Di Evans, President, Animal Welfare
on behalf of animals. This veterinarian Chapter ANZCVS
is an inspiration and symbolises the 9 July 2020 Dr Sue Foster
I am delighted that the chapter
attributes so close to David’s heart and
can continue to support this very
that is showing leadership to advocate
Despite Science Week and the Awards Ceremony not proceeding this year, important award.
for animals in society, underpinned
we are pleased to announce the following Award winners:
Firstly, I would like to acknowledge the by professional knowledge, integrity
three candidates who were nominated and compassion.
THE DAVE HANLON
Fellowship Training Scholarship Dr Yvette Crowe
(we actually had five nominations this
The Geoff Robins Research Grant Dr Sarah Coall The key area that this veterinarian has
year, which is a healthy number but
MEMORIAL TRAINING
two withdrew). made a major contribution to is also an
Meritorious Award Dr Katherine Briscoe
area which World Animal Protection of
Dr Gabrielle Musk All nominees have achieved much in which David was the Chief Veterinary
Most Commendable Papers:
improving animal welfare which reflects
the incredible work by veterinarians
Advisor, has a strong policy. Although
this veterinarian will acknowledge that
TRAVEL SCHOLARSHIP
AVJ Colditz, I., Paull, D., Lloyd, J., Johnston, L. and although the Panel were
other vets have been involved in this
and Small, A. (2019) Efficacy of meloxicam in unanimous in the final selection, it must Many of you will be aware of the tragic death of a dear colleague,
work, the indisputable bulk of the work
a pain model in sheep. Aust Vet J, 97: 23-32, be said that it was still a close decision. Dave Hanlon, in January of this year. Dave was a great mentor and
has been undertaken through their
doi:10.1111/avj.12779 supported many fellow veterinarians professionally and through
I will now say a few words in honour own individual efforts – hundreds of
of Dr David Bayvel, who sadly passed report reviews, thousands of datasets the College. To honour his life the Animal Reproduction Chapter
NZVJ EL Cuttance, WA Mason, DA Yang, RA Laven, away on the 23 April 2015. He had a analysed, countless media interviews, and College are launching a fund raiser In September to establish
J McDermott & K Inglis (2019) Effects of a long and illustrious career with the New a training scholarship to support veterinarians preparing to sit
social media communications and
topically applied anaesthetic on the behaviour, Zealand Government as National AW many meetings and submissions. their membership or fellowship exams in Animal Reproduction.
pain sensitivity and weight gain of dairy calves Director, he was the President of the The funding will support training activities that enhance recipients’
following thermocautery disbudding with a OIE Animal Welfare Working Group for I have great pleasure to announce
preparedness to sit these exams. Mary Anne and her team have now
local anaesthetic, NZ Vet J, 67:6, 295-305, doi 10 years, and he joined World Animal that the 2020 David Bayvel Award for
:10.1080/00480169.2019.1640651 Excellence in Animal Welfare is Dr kindly established an online portal to receive donations to support
Protection as their Chief Veterinary
Sue Foster, who has worked tirelessly this scholarship. Find out more about how to donate here:
Advisor in 2012, where he helped to
International Journal Edwina JA Wilkes, Jane Heller, Sharanne L for many years in highlighting the www.anzcvs.org.au/davehanlon-donation/
ensure that World Animal Protection
Raidal, Robert G Woodgate, and Kristopher J
Hughes, 2019. A questionnaire study of para-
was working at the heart of the
veterinary profession around the world
welfare issues associated with live
animal export, as one of the founders
DONATE
site control in Thoroughbred and Standardbred to support and advance animal welfare. and the spokesperson for Vets
Michael McGowan
President Animal Reproduction Chapter
NOW →
horses in Australia. Equine Vet J, 2019;00:1-9, Dr Bayvel received several prestigious Against Live Export. But this is not
doi: 10.1111/evj.13207 awards and honours, including the OIE the only area which Sue has made an
Meritorious Service Award in 2010. outstanding contribution.
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NZ REPORT CHAPTERS
Dr Allen Bryce
COVID-19 response, titled Disease response epidemiology – attendance at Science Week to connected and up to date. We hope
THE NEW ZEALAND NETWORK OF THE ANIMAL WELFARE present a poster of their work. Eligibility we were able to provide all current and
the Swiss army knife of applied veterinary careers.
COLLEGE UPDATE CHAPTER includes any veterinary student, future ECC chapter candidates with
The Network’s Charter was approved, and has since been undergraduate or postgraduate and a glimmer of hope that we are all still
The network now has 131 paid up members, and 104 We are pleased to announce that
approved by College Council with minor amendments. the paper will have been accepted for here and willing to learn.
members of the network’s Facebook group. Communication Dr Sue Foster, is a very worthy
The Interim Committee was replaced with a new recipient of this year’s David Bayvel publication which has a strong focus
with members is by email and Facebook. A small thank you to all members
elected committee: Award. Sue has, and continues to on animal welfare or ethics within the was offered this year for your ongoing
The Network held its first AGM by Zoom on 21 July, with make, a major contribution to the last 18 months. The aim is to select up
• President: Wayne Ricketts contribution to the Chapter by providing
39 financial members participating. Guest speaker, College cessation of live animal export – an to four papers each year the award is
• Secretary: Lynsey Earl free access to the virtual online
member Dr Mary Van Andel, gave a great talk on her area in which World Animal Protection offered. Development of the award will Science Week setting. This has been
experiences working with the Ministry of Health on the • Treasurer and College Council liaison: Allen Bryce (of which David was the Chief continue over the next six months. a difficult year so far, and though we
• North Island Convenor: Lotte Cantley Veterinary Advisor) has a strong policy. aren’t finished with it yet, I am sure
Di Evans
• South Island Convenor: Janine Van Dam The full announcement can be read on President Animal Welfare Chapter there will be some glasses clinking and
Surgical Staplers page 8 of the College Courier. lots of cheering when we can all meet
Strong & Reliable • Other committee members: Michelle Dicken
again soon. Everyone stay safe, and
Reduce tissue handling & /Logan, Allen Petrey EMERGENCY AND
be proud to be part of a profession that
surgery time We are keen to attract more of the New CRITICAL CARE CHAPTER can continue to help pet owners in a
Zealand-based members of the College to
It goes without saying that this year so time of need.
join the Network. Geographically, the greatest
Negative Pressure number of New Zealand-based members of the
far has been one of, if not, the most
Wound Therapy College (65) are in the Auckland region, followed
challenging periods of our lives. FELINE CHAPTER
Removes fluids & promotes by Manawatu (48), Wellington (47), Waikato (41) I write this with all veterinarians in As we head into the latter part of
healing and Canterbury (40). mind, and the persistent effort every 2020, facing yet more travel restrictions
Help close almost any wound
one of you has made in not faltering and lockdowns, we here at the Feline
Other regions have much fewer members. By
Chapter membership, the greatest numbers are from your ability to get the job done for Chapter are brainstorming ways that
in Epidemiology (39), Small Animal Medicine (34), your communities pets, and improve we can continue to connect (albeit
Fourlimb’s FOUR NEW Surgical Solutions Cattle (30), Surgery (27) and Equine (22). Our upon your own veterinary skills and remotely) with all of you.
earlier plans for in-person meetings were scuttled knowledge in the face of change is
We are currently looking into ways
by COVID-19 restrictions. We expect to hold our 2020 AGM Notes extraordinary.
Drainage Catheters we can launch an online platform to
Locking Loop (pigtail) first in-person Network meeting in early November. The Chapter is pleased to announce For Science Week this year, the provide feedback and interaction, to
Multi-purpose per-cutaneous that the incumbent office bearers Chapter has had one of the largest tide us all over until we can properly
Given the current uncertainties regarding
fluid drainage COVID-19, the Committee is wary about will continue. Great appreciation abstract submissions seen to date, and meet again! Watch this space.
planning an in-person meeting in Auckland. The was expressed for the work of the despite the challenges we have and
We’d like to remind the Feline Chapter
Feline Urinary meeting is being planned for Wellington, with committee over the past year. continue to face.
members that you are all eligible
Catheters one or two interesting speakers and a great • President – Di Evans A specific thankyou must be extended to become part of the ISFM Feline
2.5Fr over-the-wire opportunity for socialising as well. to all the volunteer staff from the
• Secretary – Kat Littlewood Academy, an online forum that is great
Manage upper and lower
Those not able to attend in person should Chapter executive committee, scientific for discussing cases and general feline
urinary obstructive disorders • Treasurer – Anne Fawcett
be able to participate online. We may also committee, subject examiners, topics with other veterinarians with a
be able to arrange a satellite get-together in A new award ‘The Veterinary Student including College staff and volunteers special interest in cats. If you have any
Palmerston North. Animal Welfare Publication Scholarship in working their way through the queries regarding signing up to the
www.fourlimb.com.au Award’ was also supported. The current climate and being able to Academy, please don’t hesitate to get
All New Zealand-based members of the College
Awardee will receive $250 towards provide a program this year to stay in touch with one of us.
ortho@fourlimb.com.au are encouraged to participate in this historic first
+61 8 9590 8850 in-person meeting of the Network – either in the
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Natalie reviewed immune checkpoint
ONCOLOGY CHAPTER inhibitors, doing a fantastic job of OPHTHALMOLOGY
The Oncology chapter has been pronouncing all of those difficult CHAPTER
adapting to the current pandemic by monoclonal antibody names, and
While 2020 has not turned out to be
embracing online activities. Thanks more importantly, discussing the
the year that anyone anticipated, the
to the hard work and dedication of relevance of these breakthroughs
Ophthalmology Chapter has managed
Kathleen O’Connell and Penny Brown, and drug developments within
to keep busy during the months of
we have been able to enjoy the first Veterinary Oncology.
lockdown by planning wonderful
two of three online presentations as We also recently held a successful programs for Science Week 2021
part of the COVID-friendly Scientific Zoom AGM with many in attendance and the 2021 Ophthalmology Chapter
Series in lieu of Science week. on a Friday afternoon (thanks to those interim meeting in beautiful Margaret
The first keynote speaker was who were able to make it!). Dr Sandra River, time and date to be confirmed.
Dr David Lurie, who presented on the Nguyen has moved into the role of
There has also been a changing
topic he is most passionate about, Secretary, Dr Claire Cannon has taken
of the guard in the Ophthalmology
radiation therapy. It was a fascinating on the role of Treasurer and I have
Executive Committee. The newly
and inciteful talk with topics including moved into the role of President.
anointed executive committee
stereotactic radiation therapy, definitive members (pictured at right from right
Dr Valerie Poirier was a new
regimes and strontium plesiotherapy to left) include Dr James White in
appointment within the Subjects
with a case-based approach
Standards Committee and she will the position of Chapter Treasurer,
throughout. Thank you so much to
perform this role from her position or as we like to call him, “Master of
David and to all of those who attended
in Canada – thank you Valerie! Drs Coin,” Dr Hayley Volk in the position
on the evening and afterwards via the
Kathleen O’Connell and Penny Brown of Chapter Secretary, or “Madame
on-demand viewing option.
will continue their roles of the Science Secretary” if you please, and finally
Dr Kathleen Cooney, a world leader Week co-ordinators in 2021, in which Dr Kellam Bayley as both Examiner
The Medicine of Cats membership Treasurer: Lewis Vaughan Registration was complimentary thanks in hospice care, presented her first ever fashion we are able to host this (“The Inquisitor”) and Editorial Board
exams have now been postponed to General Committee member: to the generous sponsorship provided lecture on animal hospice care and (online or in person), and Dr Neil member of the prestigious Veterinary
2021 and we are anticipating running Lydia Pethick by Speciality Feeds, Biological aftercare including a fascinating Ophthalmology journal.
Christensen will continue as the website
our biannual Feline Masterclass in Associates and Karl Storz-Endoscope discussion of a new option for liquid or
Non-executive positions: administrator. If any chapter members As the new committee members
2021 also. Thankyou to Gabrielle Musk, who water-based cremation or aquamation have any news or information to share
Science Week Convener: step gingerly into their roles, it is with
As always, we welcome any member co-ordinated the seminar, and to (a phrase coined in Australia). on the website, please contact Neil
Gabrielle Musk sincere gratitude for the torchbearers
who is interested in contributing further our speakers who presented very (email address is in the Chapter list).
Kathleen is located in Colorado and that paved the way before them.
Subject Standards Committee: interesting and relevant talks. We also passed a motion to internally
to the Feline Chapter. It is always great pre-recorded her presentation, however
to have fresh ideas and insight! Gabrielle Musk, Elizabeth Dodemaide Chapter business activities in the past publish our email addresses, to facilitate Our heartfelt thanks are extended
she very kindly attended a Q&A
year have been limited to updating further discussions within the Chapter. to outgoing committee members Dr
We thank you for your ongoing support Subject Examination Committee: Julie session afterwards (rising very early
the MMLA Chapter membership This can be utilised for challenging or Jessica Nevile and Dr Kate Hindley,
and hope that you are all staying safe Ferguson (Chair), Jennifer Kingham in the US to do so) facilitating further
guidelines and preparing for the online unusual cases, drug shortages, clinical Chapter Secretaries Extraordinaire,
(Head Examiner), Irma Villaflor discussion on end of life care and
and well. scientific series. Dr Martyn King, Chapter Treasurer/
(Assistant Examiner) the burgeoning aquamation industry, trials etc.
The Chapter Executive: Examiner/”King” Amongst Men,
Web Site Co-ordinator: John Inns Dr France reported that there had including the business opportunity it Finally, the decision has been made
Katherine Briscoe been discussion about developing and Dr Edith Hampson, a diligent,
holds for hospitals. We look forward to deliver our Fellowship examinations
Rachel Korman A thank you to all office bearers with an openness agreement for animal kind, committed and highly capable
to her presentation “Euthanasia in the remotely using online platforms (Zoom)
Keshuan Chow special acknowledgement of Malcolm research in Australia and New Veterinary Ophthalmology Editorial
modern Age: the good death revolution
France for the work he has done as for the oral examination in November. Board member.
Zealand. Drs Salinsky and France is upon us” in early September.
secretary and obtaining sponsorship for We can appreciate that this pandemic
had been working on this. A drafting
MEDICINE AND Science Week. Oncology residents, Drs Natalie Adby has created a great deal of uncertainty Their years of dedication to the
group was about to be convened of Ophthalmology Chapter have
MANAGEMENT OF As part of ANZCVS Online Scientific representatives of peak bodies in each
and Michaela Swan presented for the at a time which is already quite
Oncology Online Abstract Forum this been invaluable and they will be
LABORATORY ANIMALS Series 2020, the MMLA Chapter country, with the draft to be circulated stressful. We wish our two candidates
dearly missed.
to stakeholders. year. They both gave fascinating and the best of luck.
The 2020 AGM was held via zoom presented a two hour webinar in lieu
well delivered presentations regarding To our fellow Chapters and colleagues,
Friday 17 July. of its planned live program that would Members who want to contribute If anyone has any suggestions for our
the latest research and developments keep your heads up and your hands
have been part of the College’s annual both material and feedback to the chapter and/or would like to get more
Following elections, the current in oncology. Michaela discussed clean! We look forward to seeing you
Science Week. Chapter are invited to contact the involved, please don’t hesitate to reach
executive are: CRISPR technology and showed an again at Science Week next year.
executive members. out (presidentvetonco@anzcvs.org.au).
There were fifty participants in the ability to present rather challenging
President: Julie Ferguson webinar with a further thirty registered Julie Ferguson scientific principles in a very clear and Stay safe,
Secretary: Yvette Ellen to participate on line at a later date. presidentlabanimals@anzcvs.org.au concise manner. Dr Laura Brockley CHAPTERS CONTINUED > > >
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arrangement will allow any Chapter
member to access the updated
modules and resources. Please contact
our Chapter secretary Gail Versluis
(secretarypharmacology@anzcvs.org.au)
if you would like to arrange access.
For our candidates that enrolled to
sit their examinations in 2020, these
have been delayed to 2021. New
applications for this examination
period will not be accepted. Thus,
any candidate wishing to apply to sit
examinations will be able to apply for
2022. Our examinations will continue
every second year as usual from 2022.
Finally, the Chapter executive would
like to heartily thank our outgoing
president Dr Megan Lui for her
fantastic work steering the Chapter
and Science Week committee
in the past year. Of note, Megan
helped to organise a very successful
pharmacology conference for the
Chapter earlier in the year that just
managed to beat the COVID-19
restrictions, enabling us to enjoy at
least some face-to-face pharmacology
CPD for 2020. As Megan becomes our
Past President, we welcome a new
We are pleased that the Veterinary President Elect, Mac Kneipp. Thanks
PHARMACOLOGY Mac, for stepping up to this role!
We’re not letting the
Clinical Pharmacology Network
CHAPTER (VCPN) website will now be hosted Melody de Laat
Our virtual AGM was held via Zoom by the College (previously hosted by
distance come between
Continuing Veterinary Education –
on Thursday the 9th of July, and we
all agreed we would rather have been
CVE) and will be available to members SMALL RUMINANT
via the College website. If you are CHAPTER
you and our team.
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