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Your spot at the 2026 AVA Conference is waiting

There’s just four weeks left to register for the 2026 AVA Conference. With a packed multi-stream program, AVA Conference video proceedings give delegates on-demand access to sessions they missed, extending learning well beyond the event.

Advancing companion animal health through research and legacy giving

The Australian Companion Animal Health Foundation plays a vital role in improving the health and wellbeing of Australia’s pets, funding research that deepens our understanding of diseases affecting cats and dogs.

AVA Education Advisory Committee – Expressions of Interest

This Committee is a skills-based committee of members and staff advising the Board on the AVA’s education priorities and facilitating the implementation of the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Strategy 2025-2028. 

Changes to Vets Choice Pet Insurance – What Members Need to Know

From 24 July 2026, AVA members with Vets Choice Pet Insurance will see changes to their policy at renewal, as Guild Insurance transitions the Vets Choice Pet Insurance to Coles Ultimate Pet Insurance.

Resignation of AVA Director

Dr Tracy Sullivan has resigned from the AVA Board. Dr Sullivan was nominated as the Cattle SIG nominee in 2023 and has been a valued member of the Board.

Expression of Interest – AVA Webinar Hosts

The AVA is seeking Expressions of Interest from members interested in hosting AVA client-sponsored webinars throughout 2026.

Cattle Vets Herd into Brisbane

More than 250 cattle-sector veterinary professionals travelled from across Australia to attend the event, delivered in partnership with the Australian Reproduction Veterinarians (ARV) and Australian Veterinarians in Public Health (AVPH) – making it one of the largest conferences ever hosted by the Australian Cattle Veterinarians (ACV).

Consultation on Occupation Standard Classification for Australia

The AVA is preparing a submission for the review of Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA). The AVA is aware that there are currently a number of errors in the definitions and welcomes further comments from members to assist in developing the submission.

Consultation on WA Inquiry into Veticare

The AVA is preparing a submission for the WA Parliamentary Inquiry looking at the affordability and accessibility of veterinary care.

Trazocalm – For the appointments that make everyone sweat

Trazocalm® – For the appointments that make everyone sweat. Managing canine stress and anxiety during vet visits and supporting confinement compliance following surgery remains one of the most persistent challenges […]