News Announcements

30/04/12

The UQ Veterinary Medical centre wishes to alert local community members of recent cases of parvovirus infections in animals being presented to the UQ VMC. We encourage everyone to ensure their pets are vaccinated as vaccination is the best form of defence for our canine companions against this terrible and potentially fatal virus. For more information on Parvovirus please download the Parvovirus information sheet.

14/02/12

LNP Shadow Minister for Agriculture, Food and Regional Queensland Andrew Cripps made a special visit to the University of Queensland's Gatton campus

29/7/11

The Queensland Government and  the University of Queensland is encouraging all horse owners across Queensland to access a Hendra virus information pack which outlines how they can reduce the risk of their horses becoming infected.

The pack  includes information on:

• what Hendra virus is
• how to protect your horses
• what to do if your horse becomes ill.

Current Hendra virus cases have been located in a number of locations across Queensland and horse owners across the state should be vigilant for signs consistent with Hendra virus infection.

The Queensland Government and  the University of Queensland are asking horse owners and handlers to get informed and get their Hendra virus information pack by subscribing online at www.biosecurity.qld.gov.au

If internet or email access is not available horse owners and handlers can contact our Customer Service Centre on 13 25 23 to receive an information pack.

30/6/11

Dr. Joshua King, one our senior clinicians, has today been informed that he has passed his examinations to be awarded Membership of the Australian College of Veterinary Scientists (MACVSc) in the field of small animal internal medicine. This is the culmination of an intensive 12 month studying and training program for Josh, and his success comes as a great relief for him – and his colleagues!

Membership of the Australian College is a highly sought after qualification. From the College’s website: “The candidate is expected to demonstrate a high level of interest and competence in a given area of veterinary activity. This is judged by that standard of knowledge and understanding, practical skills, attitude, methodology and communication which would make the person suitable to give professional advice to veterinary colleagues not similarly qualified on problems or procedures often encountered or used in general practice, in the relevant area of veterinary endeavour.”

Congratulations Josh!

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