A professional community for veterinarians implementing integrative care
The Integrative Veterinarians Australia Group (IVA) supports veterinarians interested in combining conventional medicine with integrative therapies to provide more individualised, whole-animal care.
With an emphasis on professional education and connection, IVA provides members with opportunities to explore modalities including nutrition, acupuncture, rehabilitation, herbal medicine and behavioural approaches alongside conventional veterinary treatment.
IVA brings together veterinarians from companion animal, equine, production animal and mixed practice who share an interest in evidence-informed care, lifelong learning and improving animal wellbeing.
Whether members are beginning to explore integrative medicine or already incorporating these approaches into practice, IVA provides a supportive community to learn, connect and build confidence.
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Why join IVA?
Community and Connection
Knowledge and CPD
Influence and advocacy
Connect with like-minded veterinarians.
IVA connects veterinarians interested in integrative approaches to care. It’s a space to discuss cases, share experiences, ask questions and connect with peers exploring broader approaches to patient wellbeing and clinical care.
- IVA Circle community: a member-only space for discussion, case sharing and peer support
- Biannual IVA workshops: opportunities to connect and learn in person alongside the AVA Annual Conference
- Webinars throughout the year: bringing members together around practical integrative topics and emerging ideas
- Supportive professional community: connecting veterinarians with shared interests across a broad range of integrative modalities
Explore integrative care with confidence.
IVA supports veterinarians wanting to expand their understanding of integrative medicine through practical learning, discussion and access to experienced practitioners across a range of modalities, while encouraging evidence-informed approaches to patient care.
- Biannual IVA workshops: focused on practical, clinically relevant topics in integrative veterinary care
- Webinars throughout the year: covering a range of integrative approaches and emerging areas of interest
- On-demand learning: access webinar recordings and resources through MyLearning
- Diverse integrative topics: including nutrition, acupuncture, rehabilitation, herbal medicine and behavioural approaches
- Access to experienced practitioners and providers: helping members navigate learning pathways, suppliers and further education opportunities
Help shape the future of integrative veterinary medicine.
IVA supports the thoughtful and evidence-informed integration of complementary therapies within veterinary care. Through advocacy, education and research support, IVA contributes to broader understanding of integrative approaches across the veterinary profession.
- IVA Research Bursary: supporting projects, research and science-based communication related to integrative medicine
- Dogs in Sync IVA Integrative Cancer Research Bursary: advancing evidence-based integrative oncology and greater understanding of complementary therapies in cancer care
- Advocacy and education: promoting informed discussion around integrative medicine within the veterinary profession
- Professional connection: helping veterinarians navigate integrative care with greater confidence, credibility and support
ALL ACCESS
- Event Advantage discounts (Save $400+ per event)
- Live and on-demand webinars & CPD library
- IVA specific resources
- IVA Conference and workshop proceedings (delegates only)
- IVA Research Bursary
- AVA Member Hub (Circle) - directory & social network
FLEXI
- Live and on-demand webinars & CPD library
- IVA specific resources
- IVA Research Bursary
- AVA Member Hub (Circle) - directory & social network
CONNECTED
- Live and on-demand webinars & CPD library - $25
- IVA Research Bursary
- AVA Member Hub (Circle) - directory & social network
STUDENT
- Event Advantage discounts (Student rate)
- Live and on-demand webinars & CPD library
- IVA specific policy and guidelines
- IVA Conference Proceedings (delegates only)
- AVA Member Hub (Circle) - directory & social network
Do you have a question about IVA?
We would love to hear from you.
Whether you’re exploring integrative medicine for the first time, looking to expand your knowledge, or wanting to connect with veterinarians working in this space, get in touch via camilla.broughton@ava.com.au. Our team is here to help and will respond within three business days.
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