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2025 AVA Emerging Leader Award Recipient: Dr Jack Egan

A 2017 graduate of Charles Sturt University, Jack has made a huge impact within the Equine Veterinarians Australia (EVA) Special Interest Group. He has revitalised young member engagement, spearheaded educational initiatives, and represented EVA on the international stage.

Have your say on the review of the Australian Code for the Care and Use of Animals for Scientific Purposes

The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) is inviting feedback on the 8th edition of the Australian code for the care and use of animals for scientific purposes.

Calling all curious AVA members!

We are asking for all vets, practice managers and allied professionals who want to help shape the next chapter of the AVA’s digital experience.

Apply for an ACAHF Veterinary Research Grant

Each year, ACAHF offers grants of up to $15,000 per project to support research into the causes, prevention and cure of diseases in companion animals, principally cats and dogs. Applications close Monday 2 February 2026.

SIG in the Spotlight: Veterinarians in Research, Education & Academia

VERA SIG President Dr Erika Meler shares insights into the key benefits of joining the group, upcoming events and plans for 2026, and the strong sense of community that defines life within VERA.

Looking to build your clinical skills in 2026?

Registrations are now open for the full suite of 2026 AVA Chartered Veterinary Practitioner courses, offering veterinarians the opportunity to advance their general practice training and skills, and build long-term career sustainability.

2025 AVA Meritorious Service Award Recipient: Dr Alex Rosenwax

From playing a critical role in helping to recognise birds, reptiles, fish, and small exotic mammals as mainstream pets, to importing the rabbit vaccine that protects from both the RHDV1 strain and the RHDV2 strain of calicivirus, Dr Alex Rosenwax has been instrumental in advancing veterinary medicine in Australia.

Recognise excellence and innovation: Nominations open for 2026 AVA Awards

Each year, the veterinary profession comes together to honour the remarkable contributions of veterinarians who are shaping the future of our profession. The AVA Awards represent the pinnacle of distinction within veterinary science in Australia – celebrating excellence, innovation, dedication and service to the profession.

AVA marks World AMR Awareness Week with prescribing guidelines

This year’s theme, “Act Now: Protect Our Present, Secure Our Future,” highlights the urgent need for collective action to safeguard human and animal health.

The AVA provides comprehensive antimicrobial prescribing guidelines to support veterinary professionals in having quick and easy access to the information they need.

AVA Conference 2026: Program now live!

The Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) is pleased to announce that the full scientific program for the AVA Conference 2026 is now live, as the conference makes an exciting return to Brisbane for the first time since 2018.