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Help Represent ACT Veterinarians: Join the AVA ACT Division Committee

The AVA ACT Division Committee is inviting AVA Members to get involved and help shape the future of veterinary practice in the ACT. We currently have casual vacancies on the Committee and are seeking passionate AVA members to join us.

Investing in Leadership: How the AVA CVP is shaping the future of Stawell Veterinary Clinic

Enrolments are now open to study The Veterinarian’s Role in Society commencing Monday 25 August 2025. Find out more here.

2025 AVA President’s Award recipient: Dr Alex Harrison

Like every new graduate, Alex was learning how to consult, diagnose, and communicate with clients. But on top of that, were an array of challenges never seen before in the veterinary profession.

Bain Fallon 2025: A huge success on the Sunshine Coast

The event brought together 446 industry professionals, including 245 veterinarians and veterinary nurses, creating an atmosphere brimming with collaboration, energy, and the joy of shared learning.

SIG in the Spotlight: Integrative Veterinarians Australia

Leading the group is President Dr Kathryn Cornack, who has been a member of the SIG since its formation nearly 30 years ago. With her longstanding commitment to integrative veterinary medicine, Dr Cornack has seen the field grow in both the profession and in pet-owning households.

Landmark investment for Western Australian veterinary school

The redevelopment is expected to take 5 years and will build on Murdoch University’s established strengths in livestock, equine, wildlife and conservation medicine.

2025 VBG Thought Leader of the Year: Dr Sarah McGrath

If Dr Sarah McGrath could share one philosophy that has helped her the most – both professionally and personally – it would be to “bend”

International Sheep Veterinary Congress returns to Australia in October

Run every 3 years, ISVC brings together leading sheep veterinary experts from across the globe, with the host country chosen through a competitive bid process. Australia won the hosting rights in 2021, marking the first time the event has been held here since 1997 in Armidale.

QLD CVO Communique – Equine herpesvirus type 1 (EHV-1)

The AVA is sharing the following information on 2 recent detections of EHV-1, as provided by Chief Veterinary Officer Dr Fiona Thompson.

2025 AVA Fellow Recipient: Dr Julia Crawford

Recognised for her decades of dedication to the AVA, Dr Crawford looks back on her career and highlights the invaluable rewards of being part of the AVA community.