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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
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
Volunteer Veterinarians Needed in the Cook Islands
Vets Beyond Borders (VBB) partner organisation Te Are Manu (TAM) Veterinary Clinic in the Cook Islands is seeking additional volunteer veterinarians for placements throughout the remainder of 2026. >Located in
Consultation: Tranche 2 of the review of the Australian Standards for the Export of Livestock
The Federal Government is reviewing the Aust Standards for the Export of Livestock (ASEL) and are currently consulting on bedding and minimum feed requirements when exporting by sea, and minimum
Dr Diana Barker Announced as AVA President
The Australian Veterinary Association is delighted to welcome Dr Diana Barker as incoming President for 2026–2027. The announcement was made at the 2026 AVA Awards Gala Dinner, held during the
2026 AVA Award Winners
Congratulations to our 2026 AVA Award winners! The AVA Awards are a celebration of veterinary excellence and dedication to the profession, and this year’s recipients are worthy winners. Presented at
