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1The Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists | September 2013 1The Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists | September 2013

SEPTEMBER 2013

Contents

President’s Message 1

Science Week 2013 2

2013 Awards 3

New Fellows 2013 3

Successful Members 2013 6

Equine 9

Ophthalmology 10

Dentistry 11

Surgery 12

Radiology 13

College Events 2014 14

College Contacts 15

The second College Science Week of the new Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists ran from 11 – 13 July 2013, and again lived up to its reputation as being Australia’s premier veterinary scientific meeting. As always the staff at the QT Gold Coast Hotel were exceptionally helpful, and the Gold Coast produced beautiful weather and many migrating whales for the 550 delegates who participated in the highly successful multi-stream programme produced by fifteen College chapters.

College Council welcomed to Science Week an important international guest: Professor Dimitri Raptopoulas, representing the European Board of Veterinary Specialisation. Dr Raptopoulas is the new CEO of the European Board of Veterinary Specialisation. Council was able to have interesting discussion with Dimitri regarding ongoing close association between the ANZCVS and European Board of Veterinary Specialisation and explore options for future collaborative opportunities with European Colleges.

This year we held two Science Week Plenaries. The first introduced by Dr Liz Norman, Assistant Chief Examiner (Examinations) was entitled “Measuring what we want to measure: writing excellent questions for College examinations”.

The second presented by Dr Mark Owen and Dr Peter Bennett was entitled “Training programs of excellence: Institution or Individual?” Both plenaries attracted a large audience.

Thank you to the Board of Examiners Training and Credentials Committee and Examination Committee for their ongoing efforts to improve our examination process.

The College is delighted to welcome Dr Mandy Burrows to Council; although Dr Burrows has been a member of Council as the Chief Examiner, she is now and elected member of the Council and we welcome her hard work and enthusiasm. Dr Michael Paton is also re-elected and welcomed back on council taking over as Honorary Treasurer. Dr Mark Owen will join Council as Chief Examiner. I also welcome our new Executive Officer Mr Kim Hudson who joined the College this month.

I also acknowledge and welcome new and existing members of the Board of Examiners and assure them they will have the support of the College Membership and that of Council in their task of continuing to improve our examination process.

I would like to thank the College office staff for their ongoing commitment and hard work for the College. Elaine Lowe is, as always, a fountain of knowledge and information. I greatly thank her for her support. Elaine is well supported by Sharon Tinsley. I would also like to take this opportunity thank our Examinations Officer Robyn Pettigrew whom many of you will have met at Science Week.

President’s Message

Dr Philip Moses

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We undertook a survey of the membership both at Science Week and also by email recently to determine how, when and where the membership wishes to continue with Science Week. The results will be collated, discussed by Council and included in the next edition of the Courier.

Finally as always I wish to thank all members of the College for their ongoing support and remind you I am always available if there are any issues I am able to help you with. Telephone - work +61(0)738417011 or via email – [email protected]. I look forward to seeing you at Science week in 2014.

Philip Moses, College President

Science Week 2013

The College’s Science Week was once again held in early July at the 5 star Gold Coast QT International Hotel. A total of sixteen Chapters were involved in the 3 day scientific programme, which was attended by a total of 550 delegates – a record. There was a daily average of some 400 participants.

Eleven streams ran concurrently each day with input from all of the Chapters of the College.

The following Chapters are to be congratulated for providing informative & innovative scientific programmes that varied in length from half a day to the full three days: Small Animal Medicine, Surgery, Dentistry, Ophthalmology, Animal Welfare, Cattle, Vet Anaesthesia, Emergency and Critical Care, Feline Medicine, Dermatology, Animal Behaviour, Feline Medicine, Oncology, Equine, Animal Reproduction, Avian Health, and Epidemiology.

It was a major benefit to members and other registrants to have so much to choose from, and the collegiate atmosphere complimented the superb scientific content.

In recent years, combined sessions have emerged to pool the talent and expertise of associated Chapters to discuss controversial or topical issues. This year was no exception, there being twelve half-day sessions of collaboration between some fifteen Chapters.

All sessions were well attended despite the abundance of CE supplied by alternative providers. The Small Animal related Chapters are to be congratulated on providing excellent proceedings.

It was pleasing to see so many invited experts from all over the world.

Many Chapters used the Science Week Meeting to hold their AGM’s and Annual Dinners.

A Council initiative to latchkey Science Week with Plenary Sessions continues to be popular, these sessions concentrating on the Producing Excellent College Examinations & Training Programs of Excellence.

Happy Hour was once again held in the Stingray Lounge and provided the opportunity for all delegates to interact and reinforce the intellectual feeling.

The College Awards Dinner on Saturday evening – always a sell-out – was a fitting finale to the scholasticism of the week.

Twenty Two industry representatives (our most ever) joined us this year and most expressed that they benefited from the exposure to the delegates, even though our huge numbers made it impossible to conduct all the catering functions in the exhibition area.

The Industry sponsorship prizes of iPads were won by Drs Michelle Gray & Geoffrey Gibbons. In addition, Dr Magnus Dyer won the Investec award (Johnny Walker Blue package), Dr Melanie Irvine & Rob McMaster won Bova’s giant Toblerone chocolates, Dr Andrew Jacotini was the recipient of Thermo-Fisher’s surgical package, and Dr Elizabeth ? (SASH) won the Hill’s Nutrition prize. Rob McMaster subsequently donated his Toblerone back to the College office staff who were VERY grateful.

In addition, VIN visited us from the USA for the sixth consecutive year, providing computer and internet access for conference participants.

We are presently in the enviable situation where we have a waiting list of trade companies wishing to participate in Science Week.

The QT Gold Coast Hotel has proved to be a wonderful venue for this Annual College event, but we did stretch them to capacity again this year. Eleven separate meeting rooms were in operation on each day. Where possible the session times were coordinated to enable delegates to move between lectures.

The success of Science Week is essentially dependant on the Chapters.

In short, this was arguably Science Week’s most comprehensive meeting, featuring the best we and the wider community have to offer.

I would like to add my personal thanks to the Chapter programme coordinators who did so much to develop a programme that had such a wide appeal to College members.

Elaine Lowe continues to do an outstanding job organising the whole meeting. Elaine’s daughter Clare is a great help looking after the registration desk, and Sharon’s help on the first day of the conference is invaluable.

I look forward to a similar Chapter response in coming to the Gold Coast again next year and to make this meeting the focus of their scientific and social activities for the year.

Terry King, Science week 2013 Convenor

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Congratulations to the following award winners for 2013

College Prize Dr. David Bayvel

Fellowship Scholarship Dr. Kathleen Chow

The Geoff Robins Research Grant Dr. Arana Parslow

Kesteven Medal Dr. Angus Cameron

Presidential Awards Dr. A. K. Burrows

Dr. M. G. Parker

Dr. E. J. Norman

Meritorious Award Dr. Nigel Perkins

Most Commendable Papers

AVJ Epidemiology of bovine Johne’s disease (BJD) in beef cattle herds in Australia. Larsen JWA, Webb Ware JK, Kluver, P.

NZVJ A review of the Neotyphodium lolii/Lolium perenne symbiosis and its associated effects on animal and plant health, with particular emphasis on ryegrass staggers. diMenna, ME, Finch SC, Popay AJ, Smith BL.

AVP Thoracoscopic-assisted lung lobectomy in the dog: a pilot Cadaveric study examining the influence of assisted portal position on pulmonary exposure. Chambers BA, Tyrrell D, Laksito MA, Anderson GA, Yates GD

Most Commendable Paper in an International Journal

Association of Postprandial Serum Triglyceride Concentration and Serum Canine Pancreatic Lipase Immunoreactivity in Overweight and Obese Dogs. Verkest, K, Fleeman, L, Morton J, Rand, J. Published in the Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine.

Welcome to Mr Kim Hudson – The new College Executive Officer

After growing up in Rockhampton I moved to Brisbane to attend Queensland University, where I graduated with Bachelors of Laws and Arts. I then worked as a barrister for both a number of state government departments and agencies – such as with the Crown Solicitor, Department of Primary Industries, Transport and Main Roads. In 2000-1 I lived in

London with my wife Debra and worked for Bexleyheath Council and the London Borough of Camden.

In 2003 I moved to the Office of Health Practitioner Registration Boards, which was responsible for registering 13 health professions in Queensland. While there I was responsible for developing strategic policies for the Boards, provided advice on professional standards matters and gave general legal assistance to the Office and the Boards. As health practitioner registration began gradually moving to a new national system, I remained with the OHPRB; managing registrations and professional standards until the Office was disbanded in July 2013.

I have three children, two cats and am interested in fine furnituremaking.

2013 Awards

LAURA BROCKLEY, VETERINARY ONCOLOGY

Laura graduated from the University of Melbourne in 2001 with honours. She then worked in a variety of small animal and mixed practices in Victoria and the United Kingdom, including teaching students at the Royal College in London and volunteer work in Latvia. Laura completed an internship and residency in Veterinary Oncology at the Melbourne Veterinary Specialist Centre in 2011. In 2009 she became a member of the Small Animal Medicine Chapter of the ANZCVS and received the Chapter Award. Together with Maureen Cooper, Laura has started Victorian Animal Cancer Care, Victoria’s only specialist medical oncology referral service. Laura feels passionate about using evidence based medicine to provide compassionate care to patients. In her spare time she enjoys travelling, running and sharing good food and wine with family and friends.

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New Fellows 2013 Continued...

DAVID BURGESS, SMALL ANIMAL SURGERY

Following graduation from the University of Queensland in 2000, David worked at Manly Road Veterinary Hospital. In 2002, he returned to the University of Queensland as an Associate Lecturer in Small Animal Surgery and later as Surgical Registrar. During this time, he obtained his Membership in Small Animal Surgery. In 2009, David left the University to complete his surgical training at Queensland Veterinary Specialists under the guidance of Dr Jason Beck, Dr Richard Eaton-Wells and Dr Maureen Thompson. Currently, he is a surgeon for Queensland Veterinary Specialists with a special interest in minimally invasive surgery.

BRENTON CHAMBERS, SMALL ANIMAL SURGERY

Brenton graduated from the University of Queensland with honours in 1994. After graduation he worked in several small animal practices for 13 years. Brenton completed his residency training at the University of Melbourne in 2010 (2007-2010) including externship training at Colorado State University. He was awarded the Chapter prize for his presentation on thoracoscopic assisted lung lobectomy in 2010. The associated publication was awarded the most commendable paper published in the AVP at College Science Week in 2013. Brenton is currently Lecturer in Small Animal Surgery at University of Melbourne where he is completing his Master’s Research on thoracoscopic surgery.

KAREN HAZELL, SMALL ANIMAL MEDICINE

Karen graduated from the University of Sydney in 1998. After graduation she travelled to the United Kingdom where she worked as a mixed animal veterinarian for the next two years. Upon returning to Australia, Karen took up a position in a private small animal practice. During this time she developed a passion for Small Animal Medicine and gained membership to the ANZCVS. In 2006, Karen embarked on a residency in Small Animal Medicine at Queensland Veterinary Specialists under the supervision of Dr Alison Griffin and Dr Matt Reeves. She completed her residency in 2009 and remains employed at Queensland Veterinary Specialists.

MARK KROCKENBERGER VETERINARY ANATOMICAL PATHOLOGY

Mark graduated from the University of Sydney in 1993, practiced in dairy and small animal practices for 5 years and then did a PhD focusing on cryptococcosis in koalas. He has been an academic in the Faculty of Veterinary Science at the University of Sydney since 2001 and is currently Associate Professor of Veterinary Pathology and Director of the Veterinary Pathology Diagnostic Services providing services to the Faculty and external practices. His major research interests are infectious diseases of domestic animals and wildlife and common neoplasia of companion animals and wildife, with particular interest in all aspects of koala disease. Mark is passionate about teaching and is proud to be part of a vibrant and growing team of veterinary pathologists at Sydney University.

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SOO KUAN, SMALL ANIMAL SURGERY

After graduating from the University of Sydney, Soo worked in small animal practice, before completing a surgical internship at the Northern Sydney Veterinary Specialist Hospital in North Turramurra. She then commenced a residency in Small Animal Surgery at the University of Sydney under Professor Geraldine Hunt, where she developed a keen interest in , soft tissue surgery, especially portosystemic shunt surgery, reconstructive surgery, and oncologic surgery. Soo is currently working at the Small Animal Specialist Hospital in Sydney. When not at work, Soo spends time being bossed around by 2 little girls, 2 dogs, and 2 cats.

JACQUI LEY

Dr. Jacqui Ley graduated from University of Melbourne in 1995 and entered small animal practice before sitting Memberships in Behavioural Medicine. While waiting for her twin boys to be old enough to send to school, Jacqui undertook a PhD at Monash University. The result, the Mon ash Canine Personality Questionnaire - revised (MCPQ-R) is being used by researchers to measure canine personality. With the kids at school and the PhD done, it was time to tackle the fellowship. Working under Dr. Kersti Seksel at Sydney Animal Behaviour Service and with support from Hills Pet Nutrition, Jacqui completed a nonconforming program. Along the way she passed the European exams becoming a Diplomat of the European College of Animal Welfare and Behavioural Medicine. Jacqui will be joining the Melbourne Veterinary Specialist Centre.

New Fellows 2013 Continued...

KATHLEEN O’CONNELL,

Kathleen graduated from the University of Queensland in 2006 with first class honours. Following graduation, she has worked in general practice in Brisbane before commencing training as a resident in Veterinary Oncology in 2008, supervised by Dr Maurine Thomson. She attained MANZCVS in 2010 in Small Animal Medicine and completed her residency in 2011. Kathleen has been dedicated to the field of oncology since working on the human melanoma vaccine trial at the Princess Alexandra Hospital in 2001, following publication of a thesis on tumour cell metastasis. She is currently working in private referral practice at Veterinary Specialist Services in Brisbane.

ELIZABETH TEE, EQUINE MEDICINE

Liz Tee graduated from the University Putra Malaysia in 2000. Following graduation, Liz worked as a veterinarian for 1 year in a Thoroughbred stud farm. In 2002, Liz completed a graduate diploma in equine medicine and surgery at the University of Sydney. Subsequently, Liz worked as a veterinarian at the Selangor Turf Club for 3 years. In 2006, Liz returned to the University of Sydney and commenced a residency in Equine Medicine under Drs Tony Mogg and Darien Feary in 2008. Liz’s interest include neonatal/adult critical care and ophthalmology. Liz currently works at the University of Sydney.

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Successful Members 2013

David Colson Animal Nutrition (Ruminant)

Blair Summerville Animal Nutrition (Ruminant)

Elizabeth Pryor Animal Nutrition (Ruminant)

Anne Fowler Medicine and Surgery of Unusual Pets

Sasha Herbert Medicine and Surgery of Unusual Pets

Catherine Hudson Medicine and Surgery of Unusual Pets

Tegan Stephens Medicine and Surgery of Unusual Pets

Aarti Amin Medicine of Cats UK

Nicolette Joosting Medicine of Cats UK

Stephanie Lalor Medicine of Cats UK

Nicola Lough Medicine of Cats UK

Panayiotis Mavrikios Medicine of Cats UK

Ruth Gore Medicine of Cats

Luke Ingenhoff Medicine of Dairy Cattle

Herbert Rebhan Medicine of Dairy Cattle

Anna Tarver Medicine of Dairy Cattle

Cecilia Van Velsen Medicine of Dairy Cattle

Michael Ruppin Medicine of Horses

Madalen Baltussen Medicine of Horses

Sara Biasutti Medicine of Horses

Felix Chia Medicine of Horses

Rabecca Mckenzie Medicine of Horses

Emma Reedy Medicine of Horses

Morgan Weber Medicine of Horses

Joe Weir Medicine of Horses

Edwina Wilkes Medicine of Horses

Karyn Heath Medicine of Sheep,

Gerard Poff Medicine of Sheep,

Amanda Hulands-Nave Small Animal Dentistry

Gemma Birnie Small Animal Medicine

Yuen Ting Cheong Small Animal Medicine

Amanda Ciavarella Small Animal Medicine

Anna Dengate Small Animal Medicine

Irene Ellis Small Animal Medicine

First name Surname Membership Subjects

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Successful Members 2013 Continued...

Alison Flanagan Small Animal Medicine

Rebecca Griffin Small Animal Medicine

Anna Kabaila Small Animal Medicine

Amy Lee Small Animal Medicine

Jana Leshinsky Small Animal Medicine

Catherine Mcdonough Small Animal Medicine

Ingrid Nash Small Animal Medicine

Carlie Soul Small Animal Medicine

Kirsty Tepper Small Animal Medicine

Terri Wilks Small Animal Medicine

Clinton Yudelman Small Animal Medicine

Ingrid Goodman Small Animal Medicine

Kylie Aplin Small Animal Surgery

Warwick Baldwin Small Animal Surgery

Diana Barker Small Animal Surgery

James Brown Small Animal Surgery

Bhagya Don Small Animal Surgery

Jennifer Doyle Small Animal Surgery

Jarrod Drew Small Animal Surgery

Todd Field Small Animal Surgery

Bridie Fitzmaurice Small Animal Surgery

Philip Inness Small Animal Surgery

Alen Lai Small Animal Surgery

Andrew Levien Small Animal Surgery

Nandini Mudeliar Small Animal Surgery

Katharine Sollars Small Animal Surgery

Magdeline Soo Small Animal Surgery

Peter Sorensen Small Animal Surgery

Aparna Tikekar Small Animal Surgery

Stacey Tremain Small Animal Surgery

Jeremy Watson Small Animal Surgery

Wendy Goodwin Veterinary Anaesthesia and Critical Care

Scott Cumming Veterinary Anaesthesia and Critical Care

Claire Loughran Veterinary Anaesthesia and Critical Care


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Oriana Marchetti Veterinary Anaesthesia and Critical Care

Joanna Potter Veterinary Anaesthesia and Critical Care

Kerrie Piper Veterinary Behaviour

Frederique Hurly Veterinary Behaviour

Marika Ley Veterinary Behaviour

Sally Nixon Veterinary Behaviour

Melanie Rockman Veterinary Behaviour

Nicola Wilson Veterinary Behaviour

Andrew Bitmead Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care

Corrin Boyd Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care

Adelina Chan Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care

Shannon Currin Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care

Rosalind Holland Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care

Elizabeth Moran Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care

Lorna O’dowd Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care

Emma Pudge Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care

Philippa Williams Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care

Beth Cookson Veterinary Epidemiology

Jamie Finkelstein Veterinary Epidemiology

Skye Fruean Veterinary Epidemiology

Francette Geraghty-Dusan Veterinary Epidemiology

Shenyan Hea Veterinary Epidemiology

Paul Hick Veterinary Epidemiology

Alison Hillman Veterinary Epidemiology

Jaimie Hunnam Veterinary Epidemiology

Siobhan Mor Veterinary Epidemiology

John O’connell Veterinary Epidemiology

Mary Van Andel Veterinary Epidemiology

Jonathan Watts Veterinary Epidemiology

Kathryn Webb Veterinary Epidemiology

Rachel Wicks Veterinary Epidemiology

Penny Dow Veterinary Radiology

Successful Members 2013 Continued...


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We are always abuzz after science week not just because of the successful candidates (and new recruits) but also getting together amongst a milieu of great seminars and exciting AGMs! 2013 was no exception; congratulations to all who sat examinations. It is wonderful to welcome nine new members and our newest Fellow of Equine medicine Elizabeth Tee- indeed a superb effort for all the candidates, and special thanks to the hard working examiners.

Only one injury was reported and that was to our newly elected (in absentia) treasurer Gareth Trope to whom we wish a speedy recovery following his injuries sustained en route to Science Week.

This year we introduced a session of residents/researchers seminars and are looking to expand this segment of science week. We are hoping this will be a regular fixture on researchers’ calendars to give opportunities for current and future members. Please stay tuned and feel free to offer suggestions. That and other changes to science week are being canvassed for 2014 and onwards including study tips and review sessions designated to assist sitting candidates. We have been discussing greater collaboration with the EVA s activities particularly as the Bain Fallon is to be held in the Gold Coast in 2014.

For further details of Science Week proceedings and AGM minutes please refer to the chapter website which is maintained with the great work of Cristy Secombe.

Finally the topic of reciprocal rights of fellows of the ANZVS with European and American is one that continues, we are hoping to support specialists attending these overseas conferences to assist our cause. This will be an ongoing mission and we are hoping to form a working party to co-ordinate this push. As with any of our activities, we are a small and humble chapter so any offers of assistance and suggestions are greatly appreciated (and necessary for real action!!)

Feel free to browse our website for information on Science week, upcoming proceedings, examinations and news. If anyone has any news or suggestions please contact John Chopin, Gareth Trope or Charlie El-Hage we are always delighted to receive feedback (promise!).EQ

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The highlight of this year’s Science Week program for the

Ophthalmology Chapter was our invited speaker Emeritus Professor

Trevor Lamb, from the Australian National University. Trevor presented

an update on phototransduction, including activation and shut-off

of the light response and light adaptation. Trevor also presented

his latest research findings into the evolution of the vertebrate eye,

photoreceptors and phototransduction.

The joint half day sessions with the Dermatology Chapter and the

Oncology Chapter were well attended, and gave the Ophthalmology

Chapter a great opportunity to share information with the other

chapters on a variety of ocular conditions. The Ophthalmology

Chapter would especially like to thank the Dermatology Chapter for

sharing their invited speaker, Professor Danny Scott. Danny treated

us to an entertaining and particularly informative presentation on

dermatological conditions of the eyelid and periocular skin.

The Ophthalmology Chapter would like to thank everyone who

attended the Ophthalmology sessions and for making the Science

Week conference a great success.

Denise Brudenall

Secretary, Ophthalmology Chapter

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The Dentistry Chapter would like to welcome Dr Amanda

Hulands-Nave as our newest Member in Small Animal

Dentistry and Oral Surgery. We now have a combined

total of 49 members in the Small Animal and Equine

disciplines and our community continues to grow yearly.

We are pleased to report that the Chapter’s 2013 Science

Week program was a success, with a range of both

small animal and equine topics covered. Our AGM was

also held at Science Week, and provided an excellent

opportunity to outline our objectives for 2013-2014.

This year, the Chapter is pushing forward with a series of

initiatives designed to increase our presence within the

College as well as in the general veterinary community.

These initiatives include the design and implementation

of an improved chapter website and possibly cooperating

with other chapters to create a cross-discipline program

for the 2014 Science Week conference. These activities

will allow us to broaden our audience as well as interact

with other disciplines to the benefit of everyone involved.

As the Dentistry Chapter continues to grow, we also

seek to increase the pool of examiners for Membership

subjects in Small Animal and Equine Dentistry. While

the time investment and responsibilities of being an

examiner are significant, it is an excellent opportunity to

contribute towards the growth of the College, stay up-to-

date with the latest information, and work in concert with

other members of the discipline. If you are interested in

becoming an examiner in these subjects, please contact

Kevin Ng [email protected].

Keep watching this space for further updates from the

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The 2013 surgery chapter involved three intense day with

two leading US keynote speakers. One was the founder

of the prestigous Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists, Dr Bill

Liska talking about hips and business management from

the surgeons perspective. The other was a biomedical

engineer with extensive industry expertise in joint

prostheses. The Young Speakers Program had a large

number of clinically relevant talks. We also had a ‘disasters’

afternoon where Aussie specialists discussed some of

their ‘dirty laundry’.

Next year the 2014 draft program features an intense three

day program with a focus on soft tissue surgery of the

abdomen. We will look at challenging liver, biliary, pancreatic,

urinary procedures as well as hernias, shunts, peritonitis,

gastrointestinal surgery, prostates, pyometrons and more

The chapter executive will deliver a worthwhile program so

please consider saving the date for what is going to be a

practical conference for vets at all levels of practice.

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College Science Week 2013: The Radiology Chapter enjoyed a very successful CSW 2013. Dr Erik Wisner from the University of California Davis presented in the joint Equine and Radiology sessions, Small Animal Medicine ECC and Radiology sessions and in the Radiology sessions. His presentations were very well received and it is great to see the Radiology Chapter growing.

Membership Examinations 2013: The Radiology Chapter wishes to congratulate Dr Penny Dow on successful completion of the Membership examinations and welcomes her to the Chapter.

Membership Examinations 2014: ANNOUNCING NEW SPLIT STREAMS IN MEMBERSHIP EXAMINATIONS.

The Radiology Chapter is excited to be moving towards a new era with the splitting of the Radiology membership examinations into Small and Large Animal streams. Next year Membership candidates will be able to select the stream that best reflects their area of interest and experience. This move has been made in response to feedback from both members and the wider veterinary community. The chapter feels that the streams reflect modern veterinary practice in which species-specific practitioners are becoming more common, with a reduction in the number of true mixed animal practitioners even in the rural setting. The subject guidelines have been expanded to include knowledge and skills in ultrasound in addition to radiography and radiology. We hope the division into Small and Large Animal streams will increase the appeal of the Radiology Membership qualification to a wider cross-section of the veterinary community, and encourage you to consider undertaking examinations in one of these areas. Please refer to the College Website for more details and subject guidelines http://www.anzcvs.org.au/info/membership/subject_guidelines/default.asp.

Veterinarians interested in pursuing the Fellowship qualification for Radiology may sit membership in either of the two streams.

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COLLEGE EVENTS 2014Council Meeting ................................................................................................ 21 October

Credentials due date ......................................................................................... 31 October

Membership examinations due date .................................................................. 31 October

Examiner Training Workshop .................................................................9 and 10 November

Board of Examiners Meeting ...........................................................................19 November

Final date for membership examinations ......................................................... 30 November

College office closed for Christmas ............................................ 20 December to 6 January

In person Council meeting ..................................................................................17 January

Applications close for College Awards...............................................................28 February

Call for Council Nominations and Board of Examiner nominations (if appropriate) in the March Courier

Council nominations closed .....................................................................................23 May

Written Examinations ...................................................................................... 3 and 4 June

Voting for Council closes ........................................................................................... 4 July

Fellowship Oral Examinations ............................................................................6 and 7 July

Membership Examinations ........................................................................... 7, 8 and 9 July

UK Membership Examinations ................................................................. 12 and 13 August

Examiners Dinner ...................................................................................................... 8 July

Board of Examiners Meeting ...................................................................................... 9 July

Scientific Meeting ...................................................................................10, 11, and 12 July

AGM .......................................................................................................................11 July

Awards Dinner..........................................................................................................12 July

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Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists

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Telephone: (07) 3423 2016

Fax: (07) 3423 2977

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.anzcvs.org.au

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Executive Officer: Mr. Kim Hudson

College Manager: Mrs. Elaine Lowe

Examinations Officer: Mrs. Robyn Pettigrew

Admin Assistant: Miss Sharon Tinsley

COUNCIL

President: Dr. Philip Moses

Chief Examiner: Dr. Mark Owen

Honorary Secretary: Dr Norman Williamson

Honorary Treasurer: Dr Michael Paton

President Elect: Dr Caroline Mansfield

Dr. Robert Labuc

Dr Mandy Burrows

BOARD OF EXAMINERS

Chief Examiner: Dr. Mark Owen

Asst Chief Ex (Tr. & Cred.): Dr. Tias Muurlink

Asst Chief Ex (Exam): Dr Carolyn Guy

Dr Peter Bennett

Dr. Sharanne Raidal

Dr. Katherine Briscoe

Dr Trudi McAlees

Dr Gabby Musk

Dr Stephen Atkinson

Dr. Philip Moses (President – ex officio)

NEW ZEALAND CONTACT:

Dr. Norm Williamson, IVABS

Massey University, PB 11-222

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Telephone: +64 6 356 9099 (ext 5057)

Email: [email protected]

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