Helen Bigmore, a fully accredited veterinary nurse (No 11492) serves as a community animal management officer and project officer.

She specialises in developing animal health programs and delivery of services.

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Helen is a highly respected consultant in animal management, living and working in Wujal Wujal, Far North Queensland, where she has established a program that serves as an exemplary model for other Queensland communities. Community Animal Network has evolved to align Indigenous community engagement, with veterinary nurse skills and an understanding of community needs.

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With over ten years of working collaboratively with councils, rangers, health departments, veterinarians, non-government organisations and charities.

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Helen is able to subcontract for remote veterinary programmes as a surgical veterinary nurse as well as triage patients around households.

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Good communication and a compassionate approach has yielded positive results in many communities.

 

Community Animal Network is available to work with your community to adapt these strategies, providing a tailored service to meet the unique needs of your community and area.