Former vet Dr. Tony Austwick wins NZ$35,000 after clinic's dismissal process deemed flawed.

A former Tauranga vet, Dr. Tony Austwick, won NZ$35,000 from his former clinic after a dismissal dispute. The Employment Relations Authority ruled the clinic failed to properly investigate claims of his gross negligence, involving incidents with a cow's euthanasia and a dog's blood tests, before firing him. The ruling criticized the clinic for not setting out concerns clearly and for poor handling of the dismissal process.

November 11, 2024
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