Industry

For veterinarians working beyond clinical practice

Australian Veterinarians in Industry (AVI) is the professional home for veterinarians working across all areas of industry practice, from pharmaceuticals, animal health and biosecurity to government, research and regulatory roles. Whether you are early in your career or an experienced industry professional, AVI connects you with a community of peers who understand the unique opportunities and challenges of industry-based veterinary work.

Members benefit from industry-specific CPD, access to AVA advocacy on workforce and policy issues, and direct representation at the AVA Policy Council. If your work takes veterinary science into industry, AVI is where you belong.

Industry veterinary careers are as varied as they are demanding.

Whether you’re driving product registration through a regulatory submission, advising a sales force on the science behind a new vaccine, designing a clinical trial or shaping public health policy from inside government, the work is specialised, influential and often invisible to the broader profession.

“Working in industry can feel isolating, you are often the only vet in the room. AVI reminds me that I am still part of a profession, and that what I do matters to it.”
– AVI Member

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Why join AVI?

Community and Connection

Knowledge and CPD

Influence and advocacy

Connect with people who get it.

Industry veterinarians are influential, commercially connected and often professionally isolated. AVI provides opportunities to connect with peers who understand the realities of veterinary careers in industry.

National Conference: the annual gathering point for industry vets across Australia

SIG events: An informal annual dinner that brings together vets from across the industry – regardless of who they work for – to connect and share experiences

AVI Committee: an active, accessible leadership group open to member input

AVA networks: connection to the broader profession across all disciplines and sectors

Stay informed and ahead of change.

Industry veterinary careers evolve quickly. AVI helps members stay across scientific developments, regulatory change and emerging industry issues through access to the AVA’s extensive educational offerings.

Live and on-demand webinars: flexible learning that fits around work commitments
Conferences and workshops: practical learning and professional development opportunities
Publications and resources: access to AVA journals, articles and member resources
Industry-focused content: topics relevant to veterinary industry, regulation and leadership

Have a voice where it counts.

Through representation at the AVA Policy Council and direct engagement with bodies like the APVMA, AVI ensures that the expertise of industry veterinarians shapes the decisions that affect the entire profession, not just those in clinical practice.

AVA Policy Council representation: your issues on the national agenda

Advocacy on workforce, regulatory, and industry policy: led by people who live it

Direct engagement with the APVMA and other regulatory bodies: a recognised expert voice

Input into AVA strategy and submissions: industry expertise informing profession-wide decisions

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The essentials

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Connect with your AVI colleagues on the AVA Member Hub (Circle)

The AVA Member Hub, powered by Circle, is AVA’s online community platform. It gives you a dedicated space to connect with your colleagues across Australia, tap into expertise and stay engaged beyond events and conferences.

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Do you have a question about AVI?

We would love to hear from you.

Whether you want to know more about AVI membership, have a question about the annual dinner seminar, or just want to find out if AVI is right for you, get in touch via members@ava.com.au. Our team responds to all enquiries within three business days.