Media Releases

Veterinarians are an essential part of Australia’s biosecurity, public health, animal welfare, and food security. The Australian Veterinary Association (AVA), the nation’s peak veterinary body, has 5 key priorities for investment and support to ensure the sustainability, resilience, and growth of Australia’s veterinary sector.

The Australian Veterinary Association has released its seventh Veterinary Workforce Survey report, providing an in-depth look at the current landscape of the veterinary profession, offering valuable insights into workforce trends.

The Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) has welcomed the NSW Government Response to the recommendations from the Parliamentary Inquiry into the Veterinary workforce shortage in NSW and looks forward to working with the Government on their implementation.

We extend our thanks to Minister Brendan O'Connor for his contributions to the veterinary sector, welcome Minister Julie Collins to her new role as Agriculture Minister, and congratulate Senator Murray Watt on his new portfolio as the Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations.

The Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) has been awarded a second grant from the Zoetis Foundation to continue delivering the THRIVE Cultivating Safe Teams psychological health and safety pilot program to veterinary clinics across Australia.