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AVA advocacy in Canberra

On 24 and 25 June, the AVA took the voice of Australia’s veterinary profession directly to Federal Parliament, meeting with 14 government and crossbench MPs,  senators and advisors to advocate […]

Finding his feet in regional NSW: an early career vet on regional practice and The Welcome Experience

For Elliot Gray, the path to regional veterinary practice began long before arrivng in Glen Innes in the Northern New England region of NSW. Originally from the Sunshine Coast, he […]

Help build a vibrant future for veterinary professional: Become a Mentor (or Mentee!)

Applications are now open for the AVA Mentoring Program 2026 – and this is your chance to make a meaningful impact on the profession while growing your own skills along the way.  […]

From the desk of the Australian Chief Veterinary Officer: The 93rd WOAH General Session

You may recall from my past updates at this time of year, that animal health leaders converge in Paris every May for the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) General […]

Confirmation of H5 Avian Influenza in Western Australia

At 1.56pm this afternoon, The Hon Julie Collins MP, Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry confirmed the detection of H5 avian influenza in a brown skua found on WA’s south coast on 14 June. The bird was unwell, […]

Petition against the Silver Review Reforms in Victoria

The AVA continues to advocate on behalf of the veterinary profession in relation to the Victorian Government’s Silver Review reforms, which propose the amalgamation of the Veterinary Practitioners Registration Board […]

EOIs to join World Veterinary Association committees and working groups

The AVA is a proud and active member of the World Veterinary Association (WVA), a global organisation comprised of national veterinary associations. The WVA provides international leadership for the veterinary […]

Early registration for 46th Bain Fallon conference extended until 23 June

The 2026 Bain Fallon Memorial Lectures will deliver an outstanding program of cutting‑edge science, practical clinical strategies and global expertise, bringing together four internationally renowned keynote speakers across equine medicine, performance […]

Build your expertise. Advance your career. Take the next step with AVA CVP.

Whether you’re looking to strengthen your clinical decision-making, navigate complex professional challenges with confidence, or work towards a recognised professional accreditation, the AVA Chartered Veterinary Practitioner™ (CVP) Education Pathway offers […]

That’s a Wrap: Brisbane’s 2026 AVA Conference

The 2026 AVA Conference has drawn to a close, capping an extraordinary week at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre that brought together more than 1,000 veterinary professionals from across […]