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The Australasian Veterinary Boards Council (AVBC) are seeking expressions of interest in a number of roles with the Australasian Veterinary Examination Committee (AVEC). On this occasion, applicants whose area of interest is Large Animal Medicine or Anaesthesia, are particularly sought.

The Veterinary Practice Act 2021 (VPA) and first tranche of the Veterinary Practice Regulations 2022 (VP Regulations) came into effect on 18 June 2022. The second tranche have now been released for consultation. The AVA will be providing a submission and invite members to be involved.

The AVA is inviting Expressions of Interest from members to fill a vacancy on the National Industry Advisory Group (NIAG).

In late 2024 the SA Parliament established an Inquiry the Mental Health and Wellbeing of Veterinarians in South Australia. The Parliamentary Committee is inviting submissions. The AVA is making a formal submission and also encourages members to make their own.

A vacancy has become available on the ACT Animal Welfare Advisory Committee (AWAC) for a person nominated by the Australian Veterinary Association (AVA).

Submit your abstracts and register today to be part of the global event, happening on the 27 - 31 October 2025 at Novotel Northbeach, Wollongong, Australia.

Veterinary employers are encouraged to list their availability as clinical support supervisors, as many AVE candidates begin the second round of their registration process through the AVBC.

After being awarded a Churchill Fellowship in 2023 to evaluate programs designed to attract, recruit and retain veterinary professionals, Dr Bronwyn Orr completed her international travels in October 2024 and has published a Veterinary Workforce White Paper summarising her findings.

The NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development has confirmed the detection of Japanese Encephalitis in feral pigs in Tominley, near Dubbo.

The AVA is thrilled to launch the scientific program for the 2025 AVA Conference, to be held in Sydney from 12-15 May.

In recognition of the ongoing shortage of veterinarians and veterinary nurses, both have been included on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL). This is a new approach inline with the Federal Government’s Migration Strategy.