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Help Shape the Future of Companion Animal Health – ACAHF Seeks Directors
The Australian Companion Animal Health Foundation (ACAHF) is inviting expressions of interest from passionate and experienced professionals to join its Board as honorary Directors. As Australia’s leading charitable foundation dedicated
Animal Health Australia (AHA) seeking independent Non-Executive Directors
Animal Health Australia (AHA) is inviting applications for 3 independent Non-Executive Director positions as part of its planned board renewal and succession process. AHA is Australia’s trusted national animal health and biosecurity
Get Involved: New CPD guidelines for veterinarians in Victoria
The Veterinary Practitioners Registration Board of Victoria (VetBoard Victoria) is seeking feedback on its draft Guideline 10 – Continuing Professional Development (CPD), which proposes a significant shift towards reflective, outcomes-focused professional development
Supporting tomorrow’s veterinary leaders today.
Building strong, sustainable careers in the veterinary field requires intentional effort and support at every stage of the journey. That’s why Guild is proud to sponsor the 2026 AVA Student
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
The Joys of General Practice: Join us at the 51st ASAV Annual Conference – Together with VBG
The 51st ASAV Annual Conference will be held from Monday 17 to Thursday 20 August 2026 at the Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort at Twin Waters, Queensland. Across four days, more