Caring for animals means caring for the climate. Working towards Net Zero is your opportunity to take action on climate change. Join us to hear from Dr Jeremy Watson about the next “must have” practice development tool.

In this Masterclass we will share tips and tricks, and introduce VfCA’s Veterinary Carbon Calculator - this first specifically for Australian veterinary practice and which will help you prepare for new government regulations. Learn how ‘systems thinking’ and the Climate Care Program can unlock unexpected benefits for your practice, your team, your clients and more broadly for animal health and drive One Health solutions.

We are excited to announce that this Masterclass will have an associated quiz and will be eligible for 1 CPD Point and 1 AVNAT Point. 

About the presenter, Dr Jeremy Watson 

Dr Jeremy Watson BVSc (Hons) MANZCVs (SA surgery) graduated from Melbourne Uni in 1986 and by 1998 had established the Brimbank Vet Clinic - now a 5 vet small animal practice in suburban Melbourne. In 2011 the Brimbank Vet Clinic was rebuilt incorporating the latest environmental design features facilitating a pathway to make the practice carbon neutral. Jeremy has completed short courses in Circular economics and Net zero for business through Cambridge University. He recently co-authored the paper, The path to Net Zero carbon emissions for veterinary practice published in Frontiers of Veterinary Science journal. 

Jeremy joined VfCA to help amplify the role veterinary teams can play in motivating the vet community to take urgent action on climate change and has played an integral part in developing the Climate Care Program.

The Masterclass is proudly sponsored by

MSD Animal Health develops and manufactures a broad range of veterinary medicines, including Bravecto®, for the prevention, treatment and control of disease in animals. They are a research-driven company that takes pride in innovation. 

As a company, MSD is committed to act urgently to reduce climate impact. Improving energy and fleet efficiency, sourcing renewable energy, investing in infrastructure to transition away from fossil fuel use and optimising packaging and shipping efficiencies are initiatives that have already been taken and are making a difference. With ambitious environmental sustainability goals in place, the company operates responsibly every day to achieve these goals and to enable a safe, sustainable and healthy future for people and animals everywhere.

Order of Events:

7pm AEST - Introduction 

7:05pm - Hear from Dr Megan Rowan, Field Services Veterinarian Team Leader, ANZ with MSD Health

7:15pm - Dr Jeremy Watson on Championing the Climate & VfCA's Carbon Calculator

7:50pm - Q&A with Jeremy

8pm - Close 

In the event you're unable to attend the live Masterclass, please register to receive a link to the recording. 

We look paw-ard to seeing you online!