Veterinary Social Work

Calling all social workers interested in the human-animal bond ... have you sent your EOI in yet?
Only chance to get FREE training with a PAID placement as a One Welfare Social Worker.
Email [email protected] for an EOI form

Rain, hail or shine our volunteer vets and nurses turn up with a smile every month to care for pets of people experiencing homelessness in Perth.

We had a wonderful opportunity to spread the word about Veterinary Social Work at the AVA WA conference on the weekend 🎉

We were met with curiosity about this funny new concept which led to inspiring, rich conversation relating to shared experiences from vets and nurses - contributing to a collaborative approach to supporting staff and clients.
A HUGE thank you to the AVA, and to my dear friend Robyn who provides endless passion and encouragement for VSW 💜🙏🙂

How does it get any better than this?

Let's Talk About the Leash- Coeercive control and animal abuse, Part 1, Hosted online, 18th of October | Humanitix In the past couple of years, there has been growing awareness of the dangers and prevalence of coercive control as a form of domestic and family abuse and violence. Debates across the country have considered legislative measures such as criminalisation and other penalties, as well as other means to....

'We met at the dog park and the rest was history': How dogs bring people together

'We met at the dog park and the rest was history': How dogs bring people together - ABC Everyday Readers share their stories about the many ways dogs have brought new friends into their lives.

'It makes you feel good': 9-year-olds make blankets for pets of domestic violence victims For many people leaving an abusive relationship can mean losing their pet, but more than 200 students from Adelaide's northern suburbs are helping change that.

'The benefits have been immeasurable': How an autism assistance dog has helped Lucas and his family Requiring human touch to stay asleep, six-year-old Lucas Bugg used to sleep in his parents' bed — that was until assistance dog Vinnie arrived last month after years of campaigning.

Great initiative to support new graduates 🙂

New Kentucky-based program aims curb the su***de rate among veterinarians The Kentucky Veterinary Medical Association is launching a new program to combat su***de within the profession.