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Pet Professional Insurance – A comprehensive range of Business Insurance products for Vet Practices & the Pet Industry

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Every business faces it’s own particular risks – that’s why we offer a tailored cover to suit business needs of those in the pet industry, no matter how big or small. Our Pet Industry Business Insurance can provide peace of mind for business owners who want to financially protect their businesses, their premises and also their personal income.

Veterinary Practices:

Financial protection against allegations of management misconduct or legislative breaches, plus professional indemnity, and business insurance to take care of material damage losses. These are all important considerations for managing risk in a vet practice.

Trainer / Behaviourists:

Insurance is vital when dealing with potentially badly behaving, unpredictable and even aggressive animals as you are responsible for the safety of the animals and for their actions whilst they are in your care.

Dog & Cat Breeders:

Dog and Cat breeders face a number of financial risks and having cover such as public liability is important to protect your business. Our insurance can be tailored to suit your particular business needs.

Kennels & Catteries:

Clients have very high expectations when they trust you to take care of their pets. Insurance can help ensure that your care is never compromised, and your business is secure.

Sitters, Boarding & Day Carers:

It’s a great responsibility to take care of other people’s pets. You not only need to care for the pet, but are also responsible for pet behaviour in public – and you may also be responsible for a client’s home and possessions.

Retail & E-tail:

Your Pet Business is an Important Asset that needs to be secured. We provide insurance for your premises and contents as well public liability cover.

Let us help you tailor your cover to your needs.

Working with pets means both emotional and financial responsibility. The right insurance can give you peace of mind, plus your clients will know they have chosen the right professional for the job.

Groomers:

It is vital that your dog grooming business has the right kind of public liability & professional indemnity cover in case you accidentally injure or lose an animal whilst it is in your care – or if something happens to a customer or member of the public.

EASY TO GET! Just give us a call on: 1300 165 883

FIND OUT MORE AND GET A QUICK QUOTE – visit: www.petprofessional.com.au

When you get your quote, that is what you will pay – no hidden extras and fees. Plus if you find a comparable policy at a cheaper price, that price will either be beaten or you will get a refund on the paid amount.

15/01/2026 |

What are you losing if you don’t put a Pay Rate in your job ads?

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I recently did a very quick survey on social media in a veterinary group, to ask whether people find it frustrating when a pay rate or salary range is not given in a job ad – 100% of respondents said yes, they did find it frustrating.

Other job advertising companies have done large scale surveys, and found that salary is one of the top three drivers of attraction to a role, along with work-life balance and career development, across all industries. In fact, there’s a 36.9% increase in job applications when salary is shown on a job ad.  73% of candidates find it frustrating when salary isn’t included in a job ad and many candidates wouldn’t even consider applying for a job if the salary isn’t advertised.

You may have thought that making applicants apply for a job without knowing the remuneration might give you a bigger pool of applicants – however, besides that impression not being supported by surveys, it wastes time on both sides when someone who has got through interviews and been offered the vacancy then turns the job down.

Pay can be expressed as an hourly rate, or an annual rate, and it’s important to include detail in a job ad about the basis on which someone will be paid. Listing a Salary in your advert does NOT mean saying “salary above Award”, or “negotiable depending on experience”. It is understandable that some veterinary employers may prefer to advertise a range so they can assess through the recruitment process what salary best fits the candidate’s skill level, particularly with the current shortage of qualified veterinary staff. Regular evaluation of a new employee is a good way to adjust pay rate to closely match their skills, if necessary, and  produce a good outcome for both employer and employee.

Why is there such a reluctance to list salaries or salary bands in veterinary job ads? Is a pay rate in general practice so totally dependent on the skill set of the vet that it’s impossible to estimate? Why is there no pay grading on the work that the applicant will be expected to do? And the situation is even worse for vet nurse and vet techs – 99.99% of job ads don’t even mention salary.

Start mentioning the pay rate, and you may be surprised at the interest in your next vacancy.

Author:

Wendy Nathan
Kookaburra Veterinary Employment

This information includes the views and opinions of Kookaburra Veterinary Employment and is of a general nature only. Factual information is believed to be correct at the time of writing, however, should not be relied upon and any person should confirm details with the relevant authorities and through their own research prior to acting on any of the suggestions in this article.

09/10/2023 |

2020 Edition Printed Directory

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The 2020 Printed version of the Vet Suppliers Directory is now arriving at vet practices in the mail, during October and November.

This is an A to Z directory of veterinary specific products and services – if you didn’t receive your Free copy, phone Paddy on 02 6650 9092.

Access to the very best Referral services is improving for all practices across Australia – make sure you keep the Directory as a handy guide to available referral services and the facilities that they offer, as well as for contact details of a wide range of other veterinary suppliers.

2020 Directory
14/10/2019 |

VetFamily – More Time. More Savings. More Support. For Your Practice.

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Running an independent veterinary practice comes with unique challenges—from rising costs to limited time for growth. VetFamily membership helps you overcome these pressures by giving you access to exclusive supplier agreements, rebates, and cost-saving opportunities on products and services you already use.

Beyond financial benefits, you’ll gain the support of dedicated practice advisors, practical resources, and a strong network of like-minded peers who share your values. With VetFamily, you can redirect both time and money back into your clinic, focusing on patient care, your team, and building a thriving business.

Our membership is designed to protect your independence while strengthening your practice for long-term success.

Do you spend too much time on non-value adding activities?

Get in touch or schedule a 15-minute call with our friendly team.

06/11/2025 |
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