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PetFAST reporting
PetFAST is a system to track health problems in dogs and cats that are suspected of being associated with pet food, treats and pet meat. It is designed to identify
The cost of veterinary care
A response to public comments about “exorbitant vet bills” A resource has been developed for AVA members to utilise for communicating a balanced insight and provide perspective around the cost
After-hours safety of veterinary staff – risk mitigation strategies
Veterinarians are obliged to provide afterhours (AHs) services at their practices or access to afterhours services, depending on the state or territory in which they work. The AVA has collected some
After-Hours Services Models Print
Photo supplied with permission Wauchope Veterinary Clinic team. The ongoing challenges surrounding emergency and after-hours (ER-AHs) veterinary care are a global concern, and we have the opportunity to learn from
Updated AVA Pet Insurance Guidelines to help vets navigate pet insurance conversations
The AVA has released updated Pet Insurance Guidelines to support members when discussing pet insurance options with clients, while meeting their legal obligations under the Corporations Act and Veterinary Practice regulations. With
2023/24 AVA Workforce Survey Report Released
The Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) has released its seventh Veterinary Workforce Survey report. This comprehensive report provides an in-depth look at the current landscape of the veterinary profession and
New AVA White Paper: A Roadmap for a Sustainable Veterinary Workforce
This week, the AVA is proud to release a major white paper: Destination Thriving: A Roadmap for the Australian Veterinary Workforce, laying out the critical reforms needed to secure the future of
That’s a Wrap: Brisbane’s 2026 AVA Conference
The 2026 AVA Conference has drawn to a close, capping an extraordinary week at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre that brought together more than 1,000 veterinary professionals from across
The Joys of General Practice: Join us at the 51st ASAV Annual Conference – Together with VBG
The 51st ASAV Annual Conference will be held from Monday 17 to Thursday 20 August 2026 at the Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort at Twin Waters, Queensland. Across four days, more
Volunteer Veterinarians Needed in the Cook Islands
Vets Beyond Borders (VBB) partner organisation Te Are Manu (TAM) Veterinary Clinic in the Cook Islands is seeking additional volunteer veterinarians for placements throughout the remainder of 2026. >Located in
ACV Presidents Report – May 2026
May has been a busy month for the ACV Executive and myself, with plenty happening across several areas of the Association. One of the key focuses this month has been
Consultation: Tranche 2 of the review of the Australian Standards for the Export of Livestock
The Federal Government is reviewing the Aust Standards for the Export of Livestock (ASEL) and are currently consulting on bedding and minimum feed requirements when exporting by sea, and minimum
Bain Fallon Workshops and Masterclasses – book in now
This July, Bain Fallon 2026 offers an exceptional line-up of pre-conference workshops and masterclass designed to sharpen your clinical skills, expand your knowledge and connect you with leading experts in
Sale of unweaned altricial birds
Policy Unweaned altricial birds should not be sold. Background An altricial bird is one that is hatched with eyes closed with little or no down, is nest bound and fed
Vaccination of rabbits and ferrets
Technical update: September 2022 Policy Vaccination of pet rabbits against rabbit caliciviral disease and ferrets against distemper is recommended. Background Rabbits Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease Virus Rabbit calicivirus disease or Rabbit