Our vision is a thriving veterinary profession.
Our purpose is to build a vibrant future for veterinary professionals.
Veterinarians and veterinary teams play a vital role in Australian society. They safeguard animal health and welfare, contribute to public health and biosecurity and support the communities they live and work in. They are among Australia’s most trusted professionals, known for their compassion and strong ethics, while working in roles that are both technically demanding and emotionally complex.
The AVA exists to support this work and to strengthen the profession behind it.
We represent the veterinary profession at every level of government, in regulatory consultations and in the media. When legislation changes, budgets are set or public debate affects the profession, the AVA is at the table representing our members and the profession. From biosecurity funding and prescribing rights to workforce sustainability and animal welfare standards, we fight for outcomes that matter to veterinary professionals and the animals in their care.
We deliver high-quality continuing professional development, evidence-based clinical resources and prescribing guidelines across every sector of the profession. Whether you work in practice, government, industry or academia, we provide the knowledge and tools to help you do your work with confidence.
The AVA is a community of communities. Through our Special Interest Groups, Divisions and Branches, we connect you with peers who share your discipline, your challenges and your purpose. These networks are where knowledge is exchanged, advice is shared and professional friendships are built. That collegiality sustains careers, builds resilience and strengthens the profession as a whole.
The AVA equips you with the practical resources, services and support that veterinary professionals need throughout their careers. From workplace relations advice and guidance to mental health support and clinical resources, we put the right tools in your hands at the right time. Whether you are navigating a difficult workplace situation, looking for practical guidance or simply need to know where to turn, we are here with the services and support to help you move forward with confidence.
Everything we do is shaped by you, our members. Your expertise drives our advocacy, your needs inform our programs and your voices defines our direction.
Who we are
For more than 100 years we have been the united voice of the veterinary profession.
Our strategy
Our strategy sets out how we will build a thriving, sustainable and connected veterinary profession for the future.
Our history
100 years and beyond: recognising our proud past and looking ahead to a bright future with the veterinary profession in Australia.
Contact our team
Have a question, want to get involved or need some help? Whatever brings you to the AVA, our team is ready to assist.
With Special Thanks To
Our Corporate Supporters
We are grateful to our valued partners who help us advance veterinary excellence across Australia.
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