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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.

Secure your spot for the highly anticipated event when over 150 attendees converge in Newcastle from 24-26 March 2025.

The Christmas holidays can often be a welcome break from the rigours of everyday life. However, for some people, the festive period can be overwhelming and induce feelings of stress and anxiety. But, by being realistic, planning ahead and seeking support you can alleviate the stress and anxiety from wearing you down and turning what could be a joyful time into a difficult one.

The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) now recognises veterinarians alongside other health professionals.

The Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) is seeking a new Academic Program Director for our professional accreditation program, the AVA Chartered Veterinary Practitioner (AVA CVP).