Business

Committed to building workplaces that work for vets, their teams, clients, and communities.

The Veterinary Business Group (VBG) is the professional community for veterinary professionals committed to running successful, sustainable, and people-positive businesses.

We bring together practice owners, managers, clinical directors, nurses and aspiring leaders across all practice types.

Whether you are navigating workforce challenges, workplace culture, or strategic growth, VBG connects you with peers who understand the unique demands of running a veterinary business.

Members gain access to practical CPD, evidence-based tools, a strong peer network, and a voice in shaping the future of veterinary business in Australia.

If building a better veterinary workplace is part of your work, VBG is where you belong.

VBG brings together practice owners, managers, clinical directors, nurses, and emerging leaders across every practice type in Australia. All united by a shared commitment to building workplaces that work for vets, their teams, clients, and communities.

“Running a practice is complicated and lonely. VBG gives me practical tools, trusted peers, and a clear vision of what better can look like.”

Why join VBG?

Community and Connection

Knowledge and CPD

Influence and advocacy

Find your people.

VBG provides a trusted space to share challenges, celebrate wins, and learn from peers who truly understand your world. Through peer-led events, an online community, and conference streams twice a year, you are never navigating the business of practice alone.

  • Online Community Forum: exchange questions, ideas and learnings with peers across Australia
  • Bi-Annual Veterinary Business Conference streams: focused on practise management, leadership and workplace culture
  • Insights Tours: peer-led visits to diverse practice models across Australia
  • Celebration of Excellence: Awards recognising practices and people improving veterinary business
  • Monthly newsletter: keeping you connected year-round

Stay sharp.

VBG’s resources are built around what practice leaders actually need – from evidence-based frameworks to ready-to-use templates and expert-led training.

Whether you are managing a team, planning for growth, or navigating a workforce crisis, VBG gives you the knowledge and tools to act with confidence.

  • Greater Veterinary Workplaces (GVW) Guidelines: evidence-based framework for building high-performing teams
  • Templates and tools: HR and WHS policies through to financial and operational planning
  • Training and CPD: covering leadership, strategy, financial acumen, and team wellbeing
  • Access to industry experts: learn from business leaders inside and outside the profession
  • Webinars and conference downloads: on-demand access to proceedings and sessions
  • Risk management and workplace health and safety resources
  • HR advisory Services

Help shape the future of veterinary business in Australia.

VBG is leading the charge on workforce reform, innovation, and sustainable practice – and members are part of that effort. From AVA committees to national standards, VBG ensures that business needs are embedded at the heart of the profession’s direction.

  • Workforce advocacy: collaborate on AVA submissions, roundtables, and strategic plans
  • Promotion of evidence-based leadership: use the GVW Guidelines to influence national norms and standards
  • Contribution to AVA strategy: ensuring business needs are embedded in the association’s direction
  • Support for emerging leaders: dedicated programming to grow the next generation of practice owners and leaders

ALL ACCESS

MAXIMUM VALUE
  • Event Advantage discounts (Save $400+ per event)
  • Live and on-demand webinars & CPD library
  • Access to Greater Veterinary Workplace resources
  • Access to business and risk management resources
  • VBG Conference Proceedings
  • Annual awards
  • AVA Member Hub (Circle) - directory & social network

FLEXI

The essentials
  • Live and on-demand webinars & CPD library
  • Access to Greater Veterinary Workplace resources
  • AVA Member Hub (Circle) - directory & social network

CONNECTED

Community and connection
  • Live and on-demand webinars & CPD library - $25
  • Access to Greater Veterinary Workplace resources
  • AVA Member Hub (Circle) - directory & social network

STUDENT

Start your career
  • Event Advantage discounts (Student rate)
  • Live and on-demand webinars & CPD library
  • Access to Greater Veterinary Workplace resources
  • VBG Conference Proceedings (delegates only)
  • AVA Member Hub (Circle) - directory & social network

Do you have a question about VBG?

We would love to hear from you. 

Whether you want to know more about VBG membership, have a question about Great Veterinary Workplaces, or just want to find out if VBG is right for you – get in touch. Our team responds to all enquiries within three business days via vbg@ava.com.au