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At Vets for Climate Action (VfCA) we firmly believe that vets, vet nurses and other animal care professionals can be powerful climate advocates. Download our article or read on below to learn why and how.
Whether it is bushfires that kill wildlife and destroy habitat, floods and cyclones that sweep away livestock and damage farms, or extreme temperatures that result in heat stress and dehydration for beloved pets, none of the animals that we love are safe from the increasing impacts of climate change.
Vets and Veterinary nurses are some of the most caring, dedicated professionals out there, driven by their love of animals and the people that live with them. Every day, they advocate for the health and welfare of their patients. That’s why it makes sense for them to also advocate for action on one of the biggest threats facing animals – climate change.
Vets, vet nurses and other veterinary staff hold a unique place in the heart of communities. They are highly trusted, deeply embedded in the communities in which they live and work, and have expertise spanning multiple fields, including livestock, wildlife and pet health and welfare, epidemiology, public health and the environment.
Every day, owners seek health advice and information about their animals from their veterinary clinic. Highly trained and very knowledgeable, vets and nurses are used to talking about complex scientific information in simple terms that everyday people can understand. This makes them great scientific communicators and trusted advisors to their communities.
Vets and vet nurses are also incredibly practical people, well-versed in the day-to-day running of veterinary clinics and the care of animals. This puts them in an ideal position to implement useful changes.
All of these factors mean that veterinary professionals have the knowledge, skills and trust required to advocate for action on climate change, protect the animals we all love, and become great Climate Advocates.
Why not write to your local Member of Parliament and let them know that you’re worried about the impact that climate change is having on animals? There’s advice on doing this on the resources page of our website
VfCA represents vets, vet nurses, vet receptionists, vet techs, animal carers, pet owners and animal lovers like you who want strong and immediate action on climate change. Animals suffer the consequences of climate change without responsibility. Vets and animal carers witness the impacts firsthand and carry the responsibility for biosecurity, food production, and protecting animals from climate change. With your support, we can take action on climate pollution and reduce the risk to the animals we love and care for.
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