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Many people are familiar with what a veterinarian does. But how is it different from a veterinary pathologist?

I’ve copied these definitions from Wikipedia, with minor edits.

What is a veterinarian?
A veterinary physician, colloquially called a vet, shortened from veterinarian or veterinary surgeon, is a professional who practices veterinary medicine by treating disease, disorder, and injury in non-human animals. A veterinarian is a regulated and protected term, meaning that members of the public without the prerequisite qualifications and/or licensure are not able to use the title.  It is illegal for any person who is not registered to call themselves a veterinarian or prescribe any treatment.

What is a veterinary pathologist?
Veterinary pathologists are doctors of veterinary medicine who specialize in the diagnosis of diseases through gross examination, microscopic, and molecular examination of organs, tissues, and whole bodies (necropsy).

Other than the diagnosis of disease in animals, veterinary pathologists also have an important role in drug discovery and safety as well as in scientific research.

What is THE FISH VET?
At THE FISH VET,  you get the best of both worlds. Dr Loh is both a veterinarian (a Certified Aquatic Veterinarian at that), and is also a veterinary pathologist. He has successfully passed his Membership Examinations in the subjects of Aquatic Animal Health, and in Pathobiology. He also has a Masters in Veterinary Pathology.

Have you ever had sick fish and couldn’t get decent help for a diagnosis and cure?

Are you looking for a career in aquatic animal health?

Are you an aspiring aquatic veterinarian and would like to learn the ropes, with no one to show you?

Then, “Fish Vetting Techniques & Practical Tips – instructional video” is for you.

Why did I create this DVD? Well, from those leading questions, you can see that it’s a fish welfare issue as much as it is to help other veterinarians and fish keepers look after fish.

The title is exactly what it says it is, and there is no substitute.

FISH VETTING TECHNIQUES & PRACTICAL TIPS takes a ‘how to’, hands-on approach to demonstrate veterinary skills employed in working as an aquatic veterinarian. The 105 minute DVD comprises veterinary procedures including taking skin mucus scrapes and gill biopsies, skin ulcer treatment, injecting fish, blood sampling, anaesthesia, surgery, necropsy, histology processing, videos of live microscopic fish pathogens and more… That’s right, I’m giving away all my secrets so that fish clients can have greater access to trained aquatic veterinarians no matter where they are in the world.

This DVD is ideal for fish veterinarians, aquarists, aquaculturalists, public aquaria, local fish shops and to have handy as a training resource in veterinary schools, laboratories, clinics and zoos. It is a comprehensive resource that incorporates aquatic medicine and pathology.

Read more here – http://tinyurl.com/fvet-tech-dvd

Make your purchase NOW at http://thefishvet.com.au/shop/shopping.html

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Yours sincerely,

Dr Richmond Loh
DipProjMgt, BSc, BVMS, MPhil (Pathology) Murdoch, MANZCVS (Aquatics & Pathobiology), CertAqV.
Aquatic Veterinarian | Adjunct Lecturer Murdoch University | President WAVMA |
Secretary Aquatic Animal Health Chapter – ANZCVS.
The Fish Vet, Perth, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA.
Mobile Veterinary Medical & Diagnostic Services for fish and other aquatic creatures.
http://www.thefishvet.com.au
Ph: +61 (0)421 822 383
Skype: thefishvet

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Tired of contradictory information overload?

The official Fish Vetting Essentials is available for sale online!

The original handbook, published in 2007, is widely used in veterinary schools, labs, clinics and even zoos.

Like many of you, I’ve found that reliable information on fish health, disease and medicine are difficult to come by and is at best, fragmented. This book has been in preparation since 2001, and it is a compilation of essential information for veterinarians to successfully and confidently attend to fish patients – in particular, how to diagnose common fish diseases, how to medicate and treat fish diseases using drugs available in their surgery. It is also of value to advanced aquarists, fish farmers, retailers and wholesalers. Also, it would be useful at times when a fish veterinarian may not be available locally, pet fish owners may bring this book along with them to a general veterinary practitioner. This book is recommended reading for the WAVMA (World Aquatic Veterinary Medical Association) Credentialing Certification, and also for the Membership Examinations in Aquatic Animal Health at the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists.

The is a comprehensive resource that incorporates elements of fish keeping, clinical medicine and fish pathology.

Important information for fish health practitioners in this edition include:
• how to diagnose common fish diseases
• how to medicate fish
• how to treat fish diseases using drugs available in your surgery.

View Sample ePages: https://thefishvet.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/efishvetessentialswlinks.pdf

To order your copy of the latest Fish Vetting Essentials (only AUD$99 per copy plus postage and handling), visit http://www.thefishvet.com.au/

Book testimonials :

Once in a while comes a book that has the potential to become indispensable to zoos and aquariums.
Pet Scandinavia
Mr Svein A. Fosså

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I highly recommend Fish Vetting Essentials as a concise, easy to follow reference for both vets in practice and veterinary students. It provides excellent information on fish husbandry, disease diagnosis and treatment, supported by colour photos. A must have for any vet with an interest in fish.

Dr Kristin Warren
Senior Lecturer in Wildlife and Zoo Medicine
Academic Chair, Postgraduate Studies in Conservation Medicine
School of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences
Faculty of Health Sciences, Murdoch University,

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As a veterinary clinician with an interest in the “unusual and exotic” fish species, I am frequently asked to consult with clients who present their fish for examination, diagnosis and treatment. I have an extensive medical library, and my 2007 copy of Australian Fish Vetting Essentials is by far the most useful reference on fish diseases and fish treatments.

I eagerly await the 2011 edition and hope my fellow veterinary clinicians who have an interest in fish diagnosis and treatment will join me in being one of the first to buy this essential resource for the reference shelf.

Dr James M Harris BSc, DVM, FRSPH
Mayfair Veterinary Clinic
Sandy Bay, Tasmania

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I use “Australian Fish Vetting Essentials” as my first reference for matters pertaining to aquatic animal health. Its clear, concise layout and colour photographs make it a highly practical source of information, and the local perspective on diseases and taxa relevant to Australia is particularly valuable. The information on diagnostic sample collection and treatment is easy to follow and has enabled us to develop the skills necessary to manage disease cases in fish effectively.

I highly recommend “Australian Fish Vetting Essentials” for veterinarians dealing with aquatic species.

Dr Simone Vitali BSc, BVMS, PhD, MACVS (Zoo Animal Medicine)
Senior Veterinarian
Perth Zoo

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I have owned a veterinary general practice for 30 years and my copy of Australian Fish Vetting Essentials (2007) has been an excellent resource for me when I am asked to treat exotic aquarium fish.

Previously the only readily available information on treating and diagnosing fish were anecdotal, unreliable and outdated popular press publications or high-end scientific material that was not useful from a practical point of view.

Australian Fish Vetting Essentials is concisely written and contains everything a general practitioner needs to take a logical, helpful approach to aquarium fish problems.

Dr Owen Lavers BVSc
Earlville Vet Surgery
Cairns, Queensland

Dr Richmond Loh is forever trawling through the literature to find gems of applicable knowledge to improve his work and the health of his clients’ fishes. The Fish Vet understands each category of client will have their own unique set of challenges.

Once you have had a consultation with The Fish Vet, each client’s email is stored in special address books under their fish type/system. Every time Dr Loh comes across something pertinent to any particular group of clients, they will receive updates that will help them improve their fish health.

In the last 15 years, Dr Loh has accumulated a large mailing list of local and international clients. Popular groups of clients of The Fish Vet include:
Aquarists
Pond fish
Fin-fish aquaculture
Aquaponics
Education sectors
Fish Veterinarians
Large fish
Public aquaria
The Fish Vet’s services continues well beyond the initial diagnosis and treatment. It’s a relationship of a lifetime.

Good things happen when you’re a client of TheFishVet.

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Yours sincerely,

Dr Richmond Loh
DipProjMgt, BSc, BVMS, MPhil (Pathology), MANZCVS (Aquatics & Pathobiology), CertAqV, CMAVA, NATA Signatory.
Aquatic Veterinarian & Veterinary Pathologist
THE FISH VET, Perth, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA.
Mobile Aquatic Veterinary Medical & Diagnostic Services.
http://www.thefishvet.com.au
Ph: +61 (0)421 822 383
Skype: thefishvet

President WAVMA 2014

Adjunct Lecturer Murdoch University | Secretary Aquatic Animal Health Chapter – ANZCVS | 2014 President WAVMA

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Please register for WebCEPD B-1016 – Marine Ornamental Invertebrate Medicine with Dr Greg Lewbart on Oct 6, 2015 7:00 AM WST at:

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5665398958353305857

Click on http://tinyurl.com/njebp82 for the correct time in your time zone.

Background:
Invertebrate animals comprise >95% of the animal kingdom’s species, yet non-parasitic invertebrates are vastly underrepresented in the typical veterinary school curriculum. This lecture provides an introduction to some of the more prominent marine invertebrate groups (coelenterates, mollusks, crustaceans, echinoderms, and the horseshoe crab) and reviews the state of the science with regards to clinical techniques. Areas of emphasis include taxonomy, anatomy, physiology, anesthesia, diagnostic techniques, and clinical management.

Learning Objectives – participants will:
1. Describe the differences between the major marine invertebrate taxonomic groups;
2. Describe how to work up a marine invertebrate case; and,
3. Discuss the treatment and management options for the most common and important dieases and syndromes of captive marine invertebrates.

About the speaker:
Dr Lewbart received a B.A. in biology from Gettysburg College in 1981, an M.S. in biology with a concentration in marine biology from Northeastern University in 1985, and a V.M.D. from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine in 1988. He worked for a large wholesaler of ornamental fishes before joining the faculty at the North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1993, where he is Professor of Aquatic Animal Medicine. He is a diplomate of the American College of Zoological Medicine and was named 2007 Exotic DVM of the Year by ExoticDVM Magazine. In 2012 he received the William Medway Award for Excellence in Teaching from the International Association for Aquatic Animal Medicine.

This webinar is suitable for veterinarians and research scientists. Feel free to forward this announcement to colleagues.

Interested but can join the live webinar? If you register for the live webinar and are unable to attend, you will be e-mailed a link to view the webinar at a later time.

Want CEPD credit? (Registration is required)
Information on how to access the recorded webinar (at no cost), and a short knowledge & skills assessment (KSA or quiz) covering the webinar’s principle learning objectives, in order to earn veterinary Continuing Educational & Professional Development (CEPD) credit will be e-mailed to all registrants in 1-2 weeks after the webinar.

As CEPD credit can be used towards re-licensing or registration requirements to practice veterinary medicine, and requirements for becoming a WAVMA Certified Aquatic Veterinarian. We provide WAVMA Members a discount off the US$25 00 fee for earning CEPD credit ($5 for student members, $15 for all others).

Register now for this free live WAVMA WebCEPD webinar. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

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WAVMA WebCEPD Program Coordinator

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Discover more about the World Aquatic Veterinary Medical Association at www.WAVMA.org.

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