Australasian Society of Zoo Keeping
The Zoo and Wildlife Veterinary Nurses of Australasia (ZWVNA) sits as a sub-committee
under the Australasian Society of Zoo Keeping. As members of ASZK, the ZWVNA has all
the benefits of an affiliated association and be given a dedicated platform to work towards
achieving our goals.
The ZWVNA sub-committee is the formation of a core group of committed Zoo and Wildlife
Veterinary Nurses who have been driving the idea of becoming formally recognised over the
course of many years, finally making the dream a reality.
Mission Statement Goals and Objectives
Our aim is to support, promote and enhance this unique field of Veterinary Nursing by linking members who work in veterinary teams, hospitals and clinics that engage in zoo and wildlife veterinary medicine. We aim to provide a networking platform to enhance quality resourcing and education in the discipline of zoo and wildlife veterinary nursing and promote best practice in animal health and wellbeing.
Our members include veterinary nurses working within:
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Well-established standalone zoo veterinary hospitals at our larger zoos;
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Dedicated Australasian Wildlife / rehabilitation clinics;
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Mixed practice but have a zoo or wildlife park as a major client;
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Veterinary teams involved in wildlife conservation research; wildlife emergencyresponse; wildlife rehabilitation and/or rewilding field work projects.
The Zoo and Wildlife Veterinary Nurses of Australasia will:
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Encourage the recognition and importance of the veterinary nurses’ role in zoo andwildlife veterinary medicine, scientific study, and conservation.
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Facilitate the exchange of information and networking between our members to helppromote, support, and maintain the highest standards of zoo and wildlife veterinarynursing.
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Provide a forum for the presentation and exchange of information, challenges, andmethodology encountered in the field of zoo and wildlife veterinary nursing throughan email members list and annual conference.
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Promote and encourage professional education whilst prioritising animal health andwelfare.