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#1 Recommended Pet Food Brand by Aussie vets
#1 Recommended Pet Food Brand by Aussie vets In a world driven by trends and marred by misinformation, three in four pet owners (74%) turn to their veterinarian for
Trazocalm®: Supporting Calm Post-Operative Recovery in Dogs
Trazocalm®: Supporting Calm Post-Operative Recovery in Dogs Successful recovery following orthopaedic surgery extends beyond the procedure itself. While clinicians focus on wound healing, analgesia and rehabilitation, behavioural factors also
Financing the future of veterinary care
Financing the future of veterinary care As new technologies continue to reshape veterinary care, choosing when and how to invest in it has become as important as the investment
Consultation: NSW Biosecurity Strategy
The NSW Government is currently seeking feedback on their Biosecurity Strategy. The draft Strategy is currently open for feedback from the public. The draft NSW Biosecurity Strategy presents a new
Board Communique July 2026
AVA Board Communique – July 2026 The AVA Board met on 16 July 2026 to consider key strategic, operational and governance matters. Discussions focused on the successful launch of the
Expressions of Interest – AVA Historical Items Working Group
Help preserve the AVA’s history The Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) is seeking Expressions of Interest from members to join the Historical Items Working Group. The AVA holds a significant collection
Help Shape the Future of Companion Animal Health – ACAHF Seeks Directors
The Australian Companion Animal Health Foundation (ACAHF) is inviting expressions of interest from passionate and experienced professionals to join its Board as honorary Directors. As Australia’s leading charitable foundation dedicated
Animal Health Australia (AHA) seeking independent Non-Executive Directors
Animal Health Australia (AHA) is inviting applications for 3 independent Non-Executive Director positions as part of its planned board renewal and succession process. AHA is Australia’s trusted national animal health and biosecurity
Get Involved: New CPD guidelines for veterinarians in Victoria
The Veterinary Practitioners Registration Board of Victoria (VetBoard Victoria) is seeking feedback on its draft Guideline 10 – Continuing Professional Development (CPD), which proposes a significant shift towards reflective, outcomes-focused professional development
Supporting tomorrow’s veterinary leaders today.
Building strong, sustainable careers in the veterinary field requires intentional effort and support at every stage of the journey. That’s why Guild is proud to sponsor the 2026 AVA Student
AVA advocacy in Canberra
On 24 and 25 June, the AVA took the voice of Australia’s veterinary profession directly to Federal Parliament, meeting with 14 government and crossbench MPs, senators and advisors to advocate
Finding his feet in regional NSW: an early career vet on regional practice and The Welcome Experience
For Elliot Gray, the path to regional veterinary practice began long before arrivng in Glen Innes in the Northern New England region of NSW. Originally from the Sunshine Coast, he
Help build a vibrant future for veterinary professional: Become a Mentor (or Mentee!)
Applications are now open for the AVA Mentoring Program 2026 – and this is your chance to make a meaningful impact on the profession while growing your own skills along the way.
From the desk of the Australian Chief Veterinary Officer: The 93rd WOAH General Session
You may recall from my past updates at this time of year, that animal health leaders converge in Paris every May for the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) General
Confirmation of H5 Avian Influenza in Western Australia
At 1.56pm this afternoon, The Hon Julie Collins MP, Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry confirmed the detection of H5 avian influenza in a brown skua found on WA’s south coast on 14 June. The bird was unwell,