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Over to you

We’ve already heard from many of you that the AVU is plugging a much needed gap. We’ve heard all sorts of stories of how vets in Aotearoa have found themselves in situations where they wished they’d had a Union to back them.

 

And honestly? We’re not shocked. Because these stories are things we have all already either heard from friends and colleagues, or experienced ourselves.

 

So we thought we’d hand the mic over. The AVU is here to amplify vet voices, so that’s what we’re going to do. It’s time our experiences were brought into the light, not whispered in lunchrooms.

 

Anonymously submit your story below. Don’t include any details that allow you or your employer to be recognised. We are not looking to intervene in any cases (contact us directly for that) - but we want to get a picture of the kind of issues vets in Aotearoa are facing. Let’s precisely document the problems in the industry, so we can work out how to fix them.

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It has been well documented in other industries that having a start point to demonstrate the issues facing a community is important in finding the solutions. 

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Please note that the information gathered here may at some point be used to publish a paper on what we find (depending on quantity and quality of data gathered). Your submission indicates that you consent to your story being used in this way, but the data will always remain anonymous.

If you are happy for us to do so, please check the boxes below to allow us to anonymously share your story on the Testimonials page of the site. The information you give will not only guide us in terms of where we need to focus the efforts of the AVU, but we also hope to demonstrate that none of us are alone. Many of our veterinary community have experienced similar difficulties in our work. This is often a lonely experience, as no one likes to share when things aren't going well. Collating our stories can help others feel validated in their experiences, and give them confidence to bring theirs forward. 

Are you happy for us to anonymously use quotes from your submission on our website and/or social media?
Are you happy for us to anonymously publish your entire story on our website? (with editing as necessary).
Do you feel that you have been the victim of any of the following at work? (Only answer if you are happy for us to anonymously use your responses for research and publication).

Thanks for sharing your story.

To contact us about anything else, please use the email address below.

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