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Elevating Veterinary Excellence: VNASA, Pioneering the Future of Veterinary Nursing in South Africa.
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The logo beautifully captures the essence of the nursing profession’s dedication to compassionate care. The symbolism behind each animal in the logo serves to encompass different aspects of veterinary nursing.
The depiction of the golden circle encircling the animals conveys a sense of security, implying that they are safely enclosed and guaranteed the highest standard of nursing care. The use of gold serves to reinforce the idea that nurses are highly skilled professionals dedicated to maintaining the health and well-being of our patients. Additionally, the golden colour symbolizes the unwavering trust that patients and pet owners have in the exceptional nursing care provided by veterinary nursing professionals.
The parrot represents exotic and avian patients. Parrots are known for their intelligence and adaptability and remind us to embrace joy in our day-to-day dealings with colleagues, clients and patients.
The horse represents our equine patients. Horses also represent cooperation, teamwork, and mutual understanding. Horses are known for their loyalty and the need for trust and effective communication, which parallel the qualities needed for successful collaboration within a veterinary and para-veterinary team.
The sheep represent farm animals and embody our motto “Love and Patience Heals”. It reflects the compassionate nature of veterinary nursing professionals and emphasizes the importance of love, patience, and care in the healing process.
The dog represents our canine patients. The dog symbolizes loyalty, commitment, and reliability, which aligns with the dedication and integrity of veterinary nurses.
The cat represents our feline patients. Cats are known for their agility, flexibility, and quick reflexes and these attributes have led cats to be associated with qualities like cleverness, adaptability, and resourcefulness. Cats’ sensitivity to their surroundings has led to associations with heightened awareness, intuition, and sensitivity. All of these are core qualities found in veterinary nursing professionals.
Lastly, the rabbit represents wildlife. Promoting inclusivity in our profession is of utmost importance, and the symbolic connection between rabbits, transformation, and rebirth highlights this significance.
Overall, our logo’s symbolism showcases the diverse areas of veterinary care and promotes the values of skill, intelligence, compassion, teamwork, and inclusivity.