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Australian Veterinary Association

AVPH Webinar | I don't think clinical practice is for me. What else can I do?

The AVA's Veterinary Public Health group on careers beyond clinical practice, with four vets who made the move sharing their journeys, then a live panel Q&A.

When

6:30 pm Brisbane · 7 pm Adelaide · 4:30 pm Perth · 1 hr

What you’ll learn

  • Career pathways beyond clinical practice
  • Personal accounts of moving into different roles and sectors
  • How veterinary skills and interests apply to other careers

Speakers

Francette Geraghty-Dusan

Gulbali Institute, Charles Sturt University

Veterinarian who has worked in mixed and small animal practice, for the WHO and FAO, Animal Health Australia and DFAT; completing a PhD at Charles Sturt University.

Katherine Clift

NSW Independent Biosecurity Commissioner

Senior public-sector leader and veterinarian, formerly Australia's Inspector-General of Animal Welfare and Live Animal Exports.

Mark Westman

Team Leader, Bacteriology, Elizabeth Macarthur Agricultural Institute

Veterinarian at the NSW state veterinary laboratory with a background in shelter medicine; co-founder of the charity Pets in the Park.

Phillip Tucak

Wildlife Outreach Vet

Veterinary communications consultant, journalist and science communicator who has worked with the Australian Chief Veterinary Officer's office and the ABC.

Hosted by

Australian Veterinary Association

The Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) represents veterinarians across clinical practice, government, research and industry. Its special interest groups run evening CPD webinars, each worth a CPD point, on clinical medicine, animal behaviour, wildlife, public health, education and careers. Most are free for AVA members, with a fee for non-members. They suit veterinarians, veterinary nurses, students and practice managers.

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