Strengthen your workplace culture with Great Place To Work®
The AVA and Great Place To Work® have partnered to give veterinary workplaces access to a leading employee survey and accreditation program at a discounted rate, enhanced with questions aligned to the AVA’s Great Veterinary Workplaces policy.
If your workplace previously participated in the AVA Employer of Choice® (EOC) program and accreditation, this partnership represents the next stage in that journey. Practice that become Great Place To Work Certified™ will also be AVA Employer of Choice Accredited®.
Built for veterinary workplaces
Participating gives your practice access to evidence-based tools to understand, benchmark and improve the employee experience. Certification is the outcome, but the real value lies in what the process reveals about your workplace and where it takes you next.
Discount for AVA members
- Access survey and accreditation services at a discounted rate negotiated through the AVA partnership.
Actionable insights
- Data-backed insights help you make informed decisions and identify priorities fast — without guesswork about where to start.
Relevant to vet practice
- The survey includes additional questions aligned to the AVA's Great Veterinary Workplace pillars, reflecting the realities of veterinary work.
Global benchmarking
- Benchmark your workplace culture using a methodology trusted by more than 10,000 organisations across 170 countries.
Mapped to Great Veterinary Workplace pillars
- Results are mapped to the AVA's 10 Great Veterinary Workplace pillars, connecting your data to practical resources and education.
Best Workplaces eligibility
- Once certified, your practice is automatically eligible for all Great Place To Work annual Best Workplaces lists.
From survey to certification
Certification requires completing two steps. Workplaces with 10 or more employees that achieve a Trust Index score of 65% or higher become certified.
Survey your employees
Select a two-week period to launch the Trust Index survey — a research-backed tool used globally to assess workplace culture, trust and leadership.
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Complete the Culture Brief
A short questionnaire about your workplace’s history and demographics, providing context alongside your survey results.
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Certification
Workplaces that meet the threshold earn the right to display the Great Place To Work Certified® badge and AVA Employer of Choice Accredited™ badge for 12 months. For full details visit Great Place To Work for veterinary workplaces or get in contact.
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Who this is for
Practices wanting to understand and improve how their team experiences the workplace
Workplaces focused on reducing staff turnover, strengthening wellbeing and attracting top talent
Practices seeking a credible, evidence-based starting point for workplace improvement
Veterinary workplaces wanting to benchmark culture using a globally recognised methodology
From Employer of Choice® to Great Place To Work®
The AVA’s Employer of Choice® accreditation program has transitioned to a new model. Here is what that means for your practice, whether you are new to the program or previously accredited.
PREVIOUS PATHWAY
AVA Employer of Choice®
Applied directly to the AVA for EOC accreditation
Assessed against AVA’s own EOC framework and standards
Accreditation awarded and badge displayed for 12 months
- AVA Employer of Choice Accredited®
NEW PATHWAY
Great Place To Work®
Register directly with Great Place To Work® (AVA partnership discount)
Complete the Trust Index employee survey and Culture Brief
Achieve a Trust Index score of 65% or higher to earn certification
- Great Place To Work Certified® + AVA Employer of Choice Accredited®
Ready to stand out as a great place to work?
Learn more
Find out how the program works, what is included and what certification means for your practice.
Register your interest
Get in touch with Great Place To Work® directly to discuss participation options and pricing for your workplace.
See accredited workplaces
Browse the veterinary practices currently holding AVA Employer of Choice Accredited® status across Australia.