Help shape the profession’s role in conservation

AVCB members are helping shape how veterinarians contribute to environmental protection, wildlife health and conservation outcomes across Australia.

• Policy and advocacy participation: Contribute to discussions and policy development relating to biodiversity, wildlife management and environmental sustainability.
• Strategic partnerships: Engage with organisations working across conservation, wildlife health and environmental advocacy.
• Thought leadership: Help bring conservation perspectives into broader veterinary discussions, strategy and collaboration across the profession.
• Veterinary recognition: Promote the role of veterinarians in conservation efforts, from wildlife health and disease management through to prevention, planning and ecosystem protection.

AVCB plays an active role in developing AVA policy on conservation issues while fostering information sharing and collaboration with organisations including Wildlife Health Australia and the Wildlife Disease Association. Members have contributed to policies relating to zoo animals, feral animal control, wildlife utilisation and habitat protection, and are encouraged to actively participate in shaping future policy and advocacy work.