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A total of 34 graduate vets will be placed in rural areas this year, from Northland to Southland, through the Government's Voluntary Bonding Scheme for Veterinarians (VBS).

Border restrictions are putting a roadblock in the way of getting more veterinarians to New Zealand and some are even choosing to go to Australia instead, a recruitment consultant says.

The Government is being urged to elevate veterinarians to critical worker status to help ease an acute shortage.

Talks are underway to allow overseas veterinarians into the country and help ease an acute shortage.

Mark Ward has been appointed as the new chief executive of the New Zealand Veterinary Association (NZVA).

Massey University Chancellor Chris Kelly has come under fire over a comment he made about women veterinary graduates.

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is urging UK governments to protect the status of EU veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses who are currently living and working in the UK.

The prolonged low dairy payout is affecting rural vets; some are reporting 25-30% reduction in income.

Building a 'drought toolbox' was one of the many ways the North Canterbury Veterinary Clinics (NCVC) are helping farmers cope with nearly two years of drought.

More Government funding will enable 20% more veterinarians to be trained at Massey University.