Our objectives are for the veterinary profession and animal care community to:
The Climate Care Program by Vets for Climate Action is empowering vet teams to take the lead on environmental sustainability and help bring a halt to climate change. Created by vets and vet nurses for veterinary teams, the Climate Care Program is designed to be realistic and workable in a busy veterinary practice.
I'm learning about climate change, and how our practice can be more climate friendly. It feels like I've been given the power to make a difference." Teresa, Veterinarian
The background info about climate issues is well presented. It's good to have a comprehensive plan for reducing our impact. It can save money, it can help staff morale and... it may make a difference for clients." Catherine, Veterinarian
Being part of this program has actually helped us to hire staff. That along with the benefits of water saving has been amazing!" Kelly, Practice Manager
Thorough information, detailed resources, relevant to the vet industry." Tamara, Hospital Administrator
[Our] staff are having a lot more conversations around climate action. They're coming up with ideas... and wanting to be involved, particularly around waste management." Jenny, Veterinarian
I'm very impressed with the level of detail and practical applications that are involved." Will, Veterinarian
(It's) a really good program. It's interactive, simplified and makes it really easy for busy working people. I am currently doing my diploma in vet nursing and it makes my environmentally sustainable workplace policies unit infinitely easier!" Gina, Vet Nurse Manager
September 08, 2023
Volunteer member of Vets for Climate Action, Dr Michelle Marquardt was recently published in The Canberra Times on 3 September, answering the question for Ask Fuzzy, "Do birds pant like dogs?":
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Watch here Hear from volunteer, veterinarian and farmer Dr Gundula Rhoades as she talks about the role of soil in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and how regenerative farming could play a role in mitigating climate change. Gundi talks about the contributors to climate change including the...
Read MoreAugust 14, 2023
Dr Sam Phelan, VfCA Spokes and NT vet and parent, spoke with The Wire on Melbourne's Community Radio station 3ZZZ on Tuesday, 8 August.
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