Infectious at the 32nd VNCA Conference 2026
From 25 to 27 March 2026, the Infectious Clothing team travelled to Brisbane to exhibit at the 32nd VNCA Conference — the annual gathering of veterinary nurses and technologists from across Australia, hosted by the Veterinary Nurses Council of Australia at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Prestige Vets — embroidered Cherokee and Wink scrubs supplied by Infectious Clothing Company.
This year's conference theme — "Waves of change: empowering our profession" — was one that resonated deeply with what we see from veterinary nursing teams across Australia every day. The profession is evolving rapidly, and the people at the VNCA Conference are right at the front of that change.
We've been dressing Australia's healthcare professionals since 2001. Veterinary nurses are one of the most passionate, dedicated and quietly extraordinary groups we have the privilege of supplying — and events like the VNCA Conference remind us exactly why we do what we do.
Three days on the exhibitor floor
We exhibited at Stand 14 across all three days, bringing a full range of scrubs for vet nurses and technologists to try on, feel and compare in person. The response was exactly what we hoped for — genuine conversations about what veterinary teams actually need from their workwear, not just what looks good on a product page.
The questions we heard most often were about durability, colour consistency for clinic uniform programs, and embroidery options for team branding. All three are areas where Infectious has a genuine advantage — and we were able to show people exactly why, with real product in their hands.
Veterinary teams across Australia trust Infectious Clothing for scrubs, embroidery and team uniform programs.
What veterinary nurses are looking for in their scrubs
After three days of conversations at the VNCA Conference, a few themes came through clearly. Vet nurses work in demanding environments — exposure to animal hair, fluids, and the physical demands of restraint and handling means their scrubs need to perform differently from what a standard nursing environment might require.
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Durability Veterinary scrubs take a harder wash cycle than most clinical settings. Double-needle stitching, quality polyester blends and colourfast dyes matter more in a vet clinic than almost anywhere else. |
Movement Bending, kneeling, restraining, lifting — vet nurses need 4-way stretch or a relaxed fit that doesn't restrict movement during complex procedures or on-the-floor animal handling. |
Team identity Clinic branding through embroidered logos and staff name badges helps build trust with patients — both animal and human. Consistent colour programs across a whole team matter more than individual style preferences. |
Veterinary scrubs from Infectious Clothing — Cherokee, Dickies and Wink stocked locally with in-house embroidery.
The scrub brands we recommend for veterinary teams
As Australia's authorised Careismatic distributor, we stock the three most trusted scrub brands in Australian healthcare — Cherokee, Dickies and Wink. All three perform well in veterinary settings, but each suits different clinic needs.
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Embroidery for veterinary clinic teams
Prestige Vets — clinic logo and staff name embroidery by Infectious Clothing. Standard turnaround 5–7 business days.
One of the most common conversations we had at the VNCA Conference was about embroidery. Clinic branding on scrubs — logo, staff name, role title — builds instant trust with clients and their animals, and creates a cohesive team identity that matters both professionally and commercially.
All embroidery at Infectious is handled entirely in-house at our Kunda Park facility on the Sunshine Coast. Standard turnaround is 5–7 business days after artwork approval. We embroider on all major scrub brands including Cherokee, Dickies and Wink.
For veterinary clinic groups managing multiple staff members across multiple locations, our business orders team can coordinate sizing, colour programs and consistent embroidery specifications across the whole team.
Setting up a uniform program for your veterinary clinic?
From single staff orders to full clinic fit-outs, we manage veterinary team uniform programs across Australia. Trusted brands, in-house embroidery, and reliable reorder supply.
Start your team order →About the VNCA Conference
The Veterinary Nurses Council of Australia (VNCA) annual conference is the premier professional development event for veterinary nurses and technologists in Australia. The 32nd conference was held at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre from 25 to 27 March 2026, under the theme "Waves of change: empowering our profession."
The three-day program brought together speakers, workshops, networking events and an exhibitor floor showcasing products and services for the veterinary nursing profession. Delegates earned CPD and AVNAT points across the program.
Until next year
The VNCA Conference is one of our favourite events on the calendar — and 2026 was no exception. To every veterinary nurse and technologist who stopped by Stand 14, tried on scrubs, asked about clinic uniform programs, or simply stopped to say hello — thank you.
The veterinary nursing community is warm, deeply skilled, and genuinely passionate about the animals in their care. We are proud to be part of the profession in our own small way — by making sure the people who care for those animals are comfortable, professional and properly equipped for every shift.
If you missed us in Brisbane and want to explore scrubs, embroidery or a team uniform program for your veterinary clinic, we are always here.
Shop scrubs for veterinary teams
Cherokee, Dickies and Wink scrubs stocked locally. In-house embroidery. Free shipping over $250. Authorised Careismatic distributor since 2001.
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