Policies

Employment of new veterinary graduates

Note: The following policies should be considered as a group; together they provide a set of principles which underpin the AVA’s wellness strategy:  Great veterinary workplaces (2023); Safeguarding and improving the mental health […]

Control of feral horses and other equidae

Policy Feral horses have the capacity to negatively impact the environment, the welfare and sustainability of wildlife, the economy, and social amenity. Control programs to manage feral horses must be […]

Role of veterinarians in the care and use of animals for scientific purposes

Policy There are two main roles for veterinarians in the oversight of use of animals for scientific purposes: As a member of an animal ethics committee (AEC) As an institutional […]

Licensing of Veterinarians

Policy State and territory veterinary registration boards are the legislated authorities to regulate veterinary professional conduct. Veterinarians should not be subject to disciplinary proceedings for matters of professional conduct under […]

Veterinary referrals and second opinions

Policy Veterinarians who refer patients to another veterinarian and those who receive such cases should communicate and cooperate closely to achieve the goal of providing quality care for their clients […]

Great veterinary workplaces

Note: The following policies should be considered as a group; together they provide a set of principles which underpin the AVA’s wellness strategy:  Great veterinary workplaces (2023); Safeguarding and improving […]

Unpaid veterinary services performed for public good

Policy Private veterinary practitioners within Australia make a significant contribution to areas of public good from which society derives benefits, often on an unpaid basis.  Veterinary services performed for public […]

Fish welfare

Position Statement Fish are sentient animals capable of experiencing pain and suffering,[1],[2] and must therefore be treated humanely. When fish are farmed, kept in aquaria or captured from the wild […]

Use of animals for teaching in veterinary schools

Policy The use of animals in the teaching of veterinary science is essential for development of skilled veterinary graduates. Background Graduates in veterinary science need to be skilled in their […]

Welfare of animals used in rodeos

Policy At least one veterinarian must be engaged and in attendance at all rodeos and rodeo schools. The AVA does not support calf rope-and-tie events. The AVA does not support […]