Policies

Dentistry in non-traditional companion animals

Download Policy → Policies Home → Ratification Date: 11/12/2024 Purpose The purpose of this policy is to provide guidance for veterinarians managing dental health in non-traditional companion species. Policy Non-traditional […]

Biosecurity and quarantine

Download Policy → Policies Home → Ratification Date: 11/12/2024 Policy Australia should have strong biosecurity and quarantine policies and effective strategies to protect animal health and welfare, public health and […]

Humane slaughter of animals

Download Policy → Policies Home → Ratification Date: 11/12/2024 Policy Animals must be slaughtered in a humane manner which minimises or prevents pain, suffering, and distress before death. Regardless of […]

Puppy and kitten socialisation and habituation

Download Policy → Policies Home → Ratification Date: 11/12/2024 Policy Puppies and kittens bred to be companion animals and compatible members of a household should be appropriately socialised and habituated. […]

Electroejaculation of Bulls, Rams, and Bucks

Download Policy → Policies Home → Ratification Date: 23/02/2024 Policy To ensure the welfare of bulls, rams and bucks undergoing electroejaculation, the procedure must only be conducted by, or under […]

AVA clinical veterinary internship guidelines

Download Policy → Policies Home → Ratification Date: 23/02/2024 Policy Internships should be structured training programs designed to provide mentored, experiential clinical training for veterinarians seeking to advance their competence […]

Animal abuse

Download Policy → Policies Home → Ratification Date: 01/12/2013 Policy Veterinarians should report suspected animal abuse to the relevant authorities. Veterinarians should not be required by law to report instances […]

Great veterinary workplaces

Click here to learn more about great veterinary workplaces Ratification Date: 20/07/2023 Note: The following policies should be considered as a group; together they provide a set of principles which […]