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October brings something special – ZerOctober, a month-long initiative by Vets for Climate Action dedicated to promoting sustainable veterinary care and celebrating our collective journey towards reducing carbon emissions and our environmental impact.
Just as August is recognized as dental care month in our profession, October is now the month of veterinary sustainability. ZerOctober is your opportunity to:
✨ Share ideas and best practices
🎉 Celebrate sustainability successes
🌱 Promote the benefits of environmental action
🐾 Ensure a better future for animal health
Recent data shows that veterinary professionals and pet owners are deeply invested in sustainable practices:
The message is clear: This is the decisive decade for collective action, and your clients, staff, and the planet are ready for change.
Discover how climate care connects to animal care. Understanding is the foundation of action.
Suggested Action Items:
Transform knowledge into real change. Commit to ONE activity in each category:
Check out the website for suggested activities, get creative, and see what works for you!
Amplify your impact by sharing your journey with your team, clients and friends:
REMEMBER: Share your wins, actions, and learnings with your team, clients, and community. Every action counts, and every voice matters.
Take the ZEROCTOBER CHALLENGE!
Push further with advanced actions and ambitious goals.
The human-animal bond is not only mutually beneficial for people and pets – it is also essential for a healthy planet.
Let’s make ZerOctober 2025 a turning point for sustainable veterinary care. Whether you’re taking your first steps or advancing an established program, your participation matters.
Welcome to ZerOctober. Where every practice counts.
For questions, resources, or support, visit www.vfca.org.au/zeroctober or contact us at climatecare@vfca.org.au
Let’s move towards Zero – together! 🌍💚🐾
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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