Policies

Employment of new veterinary graduates

Download Policy → Policies Home → Date of first Ratification:25/01/2013 Ratification Date: 20/07/2023 Note: The following policies should be considered as a group; together they provide a set of principles which […]

Control of feral horses and other equidae

Download Policy → Policies Home → Ratification Date: 20/07/2023 Policy Feral horses have the capacity to negatively impact the environment, the welfare and sustainability of wildlife, the economy, and social […]

Licensing of Veterinarians

Download Policy → Policies Home → Ratification Date: 20/07/2023 Policy State and territory veterinary registration boards are the legislated authorities to regulate veterinary professional conduct. Veterinarians should not be subject […]

Veterinary referrals and second opinions

Download Policy → Policies Home → Ratification Date: 20/07/2023 Policy Veterinarians who refer patients to another veterinarian and those who receive such cases should communicate and cooperate closely to achieve […]

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

Download Policy → Policies Home → Ratification Date: 20/07/2023 Policy Private veterinary practitioners within Australia make a significant contribution to areas of public good from which society derives benefits, often […]

Fish welfare

Download Policy → Policies Home → Ratification Date: 20/07/2023 Position Statement Fish are sentient animals capable of experiencing pain and suffering,[1],[2] and must therefore be treated humanely. When fish are […]

Welfare of animals used in rodeos

Download Policy → Policies Home → Ratification Date: 20/07/2023 Policy At least one veterinarian must be engaged and in attendance at all rodeos and rodeo schools. The AVA does not […]