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The new Code of Practice supports changes to work health and safety laws on psychosocial hazards and risks in the workplace.

On Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week, we share the story of Dr Chris Morrow, who was the recipient of the Kesteven Medal at the 2024 AVA Awards.

In 2025, Southern Cross University will offer a 3-year BVetTech course, to be closely followed in 2026 with a 5-year BVetMed course.

A new set of antimicrobial prescribing guidelines for equine veterinary practice is in the final stage of revisions and is set to be released before the end of the year.

The changes, which come into effect from 1 July 2025, will see a new minimum repayment threshold of $67,000 before a person needs to make any repayments on HELP or student loan debt. It will also have a tiered rate for repayments based on income level.

With 3 staff members currently enrolled in the AVA CVP course, the program is ticking a lot of boxes for the Queensland practice.

What Dr Diane Ryan considers an ordinary career, is actually considered quite extraordinary to those around her. Her enormous contribution to the AVA spanning 37 years was deservedly recognised this year with the 2024 AVA Fellow Award.

It only took one or two cases for Dr Alicia Kennedy to realise she couldn’t look past the need to treat the patient, while also considering the health of the human looking after them.

The significance of our relationships with animals comes to the forefront on this day as we acknowledge a bond that transcends companionship, bringing profound emotional, social, and health benefits to individuals and communities.

The AVA is encouraging members to talk local MPs and candidates about the issues facing the veterinary profession at this coming federal election.

For the first time, data on student debt was collected and included in the Australian Veterinary Workforce Survey, revealing the debt has been increasing over time.