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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
Feline Osteoarthritis: The Hidden Pain in Ageing Cats
Osteoarthritis (OA) is increasingly recognised as a significant cause of chronic pain in cats, yet it remains widely underdiagnosed in clinical practice. Radiographic studies have demonstrated that degenerative joint disease
EOFY: The smart time for vets to upgrade
The April to June quarter is an advantageous time of year for veterinarians considering a vehicle upgrade – and with the right finance in place, the process can be simpler
Early Bird Final Week: Discover the daily highlights at AVA Conference
This year’s stellar line-up of international and local experts is set to deliver a program that appeals to all areas of the veterinary community, and with access to video proceedings for 12 months afterwards, your learning doesn’t stop in Brisbane.
Pets in rentals a positive step for animal welfare and the veterinary profession
Tasmania’s new rental laws remove “no pets” barriers, recognising the vital role of companion animals and ensuring owners no longer have to choose between a home and their pet.
APVMA to ban public sale of rodenticides
The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has announced significant changes to the regulation of second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides (SGARs), marking an important step forward for animal welfare, environmental protection and public safety.
