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EOIs for the THRIVE Advisory Committee – September 2025

The AVA is seeking applications from qualified candidates with an interest in mental health and wellbeing to guide the direction of THRIVE, AVA’s veterinary wellbeing initiative. This is a skills-based committee consisting of up to 7 appointees, a board appointed Chair and an AVA staff member, who support the AVA Board and leadership team to successfully deliver THRIVE’s wellbeing initiatives.

SIG in the Spotlight: Australian Veterinarians in Public Health Group

President Dr Sarah-Jane Wilson shares her journey into leadership, the unique role veterinarians play in safeguarding public health, and the opportunities the group provides for professional growth and collaboration. 

2026 AVA Conference: Call for Abstracts

The 2026 AVA Conference will be held at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre 18-21 May 2026. The conference theme is ’Connection, Collaboration, Knowledge’, and will focus on neurology, behaviour, and knowledge exchange, delivering an enriching experience for all attendees. 

Expressions of Interest: AVA Chartered Veterinary Practitioner Education Committee (ACEC)

The AVA is looking for a recent graduate (ideally within the past 3-5 years) involved in small animal practice to joining its Chartered Veterinary Practitioner (CVP) Education Committee.

Progress on statutory Australian Centre for Disease Control

The interim Australian Centre for Disease Control (Aus CDC) is one step closer to becoming permanent after legislation was tabled in parliament this week. Subject to the passage of the Australian Centre for Disease Control Bill 2025 through the Parliament, the new standalone agency will open its doors on 1 January 2026.

Prioritising canine welfare for breeding dogs

In response to a recent Dogs Australia media release, the AVA and the ANZCVS Reproduction Chapter strongly reaffirm the evidence-based health and welfare benefits of performing transcervical artificial insemination (TCI) rather than surgical artificial insemination (SAI) in dogs.

IVA Bursary: Applications open

Are you passionate about integrative veterinary medicine? Do you have a project or research idea that could contribute to the growing body of knowledge in this field? If so, the Integrative Veterinarians Australia (IVA) Research Bursary for 2025 could be just the opportunity you’re looking for!

National Biosecurity Week: Veterinarians on the frontline of animal disease surveillance and emergency response

During National Biosecurity Week (25-31 August), the AVA is calling on policy makers and the public to recognise and support the essential role of the veterinary profession.

VBG Business Professional of the Year: Vet HQ

Dr Geoff Golovsky may have been named the 2025 Veterinary Business Group (VBG) Business Professional of the Year, but he was quick to redirect the honour away from himself and towards his team.

EOIs for the NATA Animal Health Accreditation Advisory Committee

The AVA is seeking members expressions of interest to represent the association on the National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) Animal Health Accreditation Advisory Committee.