HR Portal and Advisory Service

Practical, expert HR support — exclusively for AVA members.

Whether you need quick guidance or end-to-end help navigating a complex workplace situation, we have you covered.

The AVA HR Advisory Service is here for the whole profession, whatever your role and wherever you are in your career.

  • Practice owners and managers: get confident, compliant advice on hiring, contracts, performance, workplace health and safety, and your obligations as an employer.
  • Employed vets and allied professionals: get practical guidance on pay, entitlements and workplace rights through our HR advisory service.
  • Students and new graduates: heading into your first role? Our HR advisory service can help you make sense of your contract and feel prepared to discuss pay and conditions.

Free phone advice

Speak directly with an HR expert who understands the veterinary profession

Ready to use templates

Contracts, job descriptions and WHS resources — ready to adapt for your practice

Up to date advice

Guidance that reflects the latest employment law, awards and Fair Work obligations

Member only HR resources 

Sorry, this resource is not available on your current membership tier

To access this resource, you will need to JOIN or UPGRADE your membership. Our friendly member services team can help you choose the right tier and get your access sorted quickly. Call 1300 137 309 8.30am – 5pm (AEST) weekdays or send us an email at members@ava.com.au 

ALL ACCESS

MAXIMUM VALUE
$ 888 /Year
  • All Special Interest Group benefits and resources including pulications, conference proceedings, toolkits, accreditations and apps
  • Unlimited webinars and CPD Library of on-demand learning
  • Conference and CPD events - Exclusive Event Advantage rate (save $400+ per event)
  • SIG and other Veterinary clinical toolkits, accreditations and apps (veterinarian only)
  • Exclusive Education partner discounts (VetPrac& Lincoln Institute)
  • All AVA Journals, resources and library including EBSCO Veterinary Source Database
  • Wellbeing tools: 24/7 Telephone counselling service + Mental health fact sheets and app
  • HR advisory service - helpline and portal with tools and templates
  • Return to work program: 5 clinical modules and 4 non-clinical modules + practical skills guide
  • CPD Interactive tracker and statement service
  • AVA Member Hub (member directory and social network)
  • Policy and advocacy input
  • Leadership opportunities and holding office
  • Plus much more
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FLEXI

The essentials
$ 488 /Year
  • All Special Interest Groups digital publications, webinars, news and policies
  • Unlimited webinars and CPD Library of on-demand learning
  • Australian Veterinary Journal (AVJ) and EBSCO Veterinary Source Database
  • Wellbeing tools: 24/7 Telephone counselling service + Mental health fact sheets and app
  • HR advisory service - helpline and portal with tools and templates
  • Return to work program: 5 clinical modules and 4 non-clinical modules + practical skills guide
  • CPD Interactive tracker and statement service
  • AVA Member Hub (member directory and social network)
  • Policy and advocacy input
  • Leadership opportunities and holding office

CONNECTED

Community & connection
$ 266 /Year
  • All Special Interest Group news, guidelines and policies
  • 50% off webinars - $25 each
  • Australian Veterinary Journal (AVJ) and EBSCO Veterinary Source Database
  • Wellbeing tools: 24/7 Telephone counselling service + Mental health fact sheets and app
  • AVA Member Hub (member directory and social network)
  • Policy and advocacy input
  • Leadership opportunities and holding office