Australian Veterinary Association
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Australian Veterinary Association, AVA - a united voice for Australian vets since 1921.
💻 www.ava.com.au
🗣️ [email protected]
💻 www.ava.com.au
🗣️ [email protected]
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Early bird pricing for AVA Conference ends Wed 1 April – and your chance to save $400+ is almost gone. Join us in Brisbane for world-class CPD, connection and unforgettable events.
Don't wait 👉 Book now: https://bit.ly/4dkWyfS
Early bird pricing for AVA Conference ends Wed 1 April – and your chance to save $400+ is almost gone. Join us in Brisbane for world-class CPD, connection and unforgettable events.
Don't wait 👉 Book now: https://bit.ly/4dkWyfS
March 31, 2026 at 7:49 AM
One day left ⏰
Early bird pricing for AVA Conference ends Wed 1 April – and your chance to save $400+ is almost gone. Join us in Brisbane for world-class CPD, connection and unforgettable events.
Don't wait 👉 Book now: https://bit.ly/4dkWyfS
Early bird pricing for AVA Conference ends Wed 1 April – and your chance to save $400+ is almost gone. Join us in Brisbane for world-class CPD, connection and unforgettable events.
Don't wait 👉 Book now: https://bit.ly/4dkWyfS
The March issue of the #AustralianVeterinaryJournal showcases 10 papers across production animals (sheep), equine and small animals.
AVA member login: https://bit.ly/4hJosAY
30 quiz questions & 3 Vet Ed points for AVA members 👉 https://bit.ly/4gzYAGG
AVA member login: https://bit.ly/4hJosAY
30 quiz questions & 3 Vet Ed points for AVA members 👉 https://bit.ly/4gzYAGG
March 17, 2026 at 9:00 AM
The March issue of the #AustralianVeterinaryJournal showcases 10 papers across production animals (sheep), equine and small animals.
AVA member login: https://bit.ly/4hJosAY
30 quiz questions & 3 Vet Ed points for AVA members 👉 https://bit.ly/4gzYAGG
AVA member login: https://bit.ly/4hJosAY
30 quiz questions & 3 Vet Ed points for AVA members 👉 https://bit.ly/4gzYAGG
📣 Veterinarians - we need your voice!
Help the AVA reform outdated medicines and poisons regulations. Share your experiences and examples today.
👉 https://bit.ly/4bYFITg
#australianveterinaryassociation
Help the AVA reform outdated medicines and poisons regulations. Share your experiences and examples today.
👉 https://bit.ly/4bYFITg
#australianveterinaryassociation
February 22, 2026 at 9:00 PM
📣 Veterinarians - we need your voice!
Help the AVA reform outdated medicines and poisons regulations. Share your experiences and examples today.
👉 https://bit.ly/4bYFITg
#australianveterinaryassociation
Help the AVA reform outdated medicines and poisons regulations. Share your experiences and examples today.
👉 https://bit.ly/4bYFITg
#australianveterinaryassociation
Have your say! 👇
Skills Insight is updating Australia’s veterinary nursing training products, including the Cert IV and Diploma of Veterinary Nursing, & they want your input. These changes will shape how vet nurses are trained, supported, & recognised: https://bit.ly/4rtobqP
Skills Insight is updating Australia’s veterinary nursing training products, including the Cert IV and Diploma of Veterinary Nursing, & they want your input. These changes will shape how vet nurses are trained, supported, & recognised: https://bit.ly/4rtobqP
February 3, 2026 at 7:33 AM
Have your say! 👇
Skills Insight is updating Australia’s veterinary nursing training products, including the Cert IV and Diploma of Veterinary Nursing, & they want your input. These changes will shape how vet nurses are trained, supported, & recognised: https://bit.ly/4rtobqP
Skills Insight is updating Australia’s veterinary nursing training products, including the Cert IV and Diploma of Veterinary Nursing, & they want your input. These changes will shape how vet nurses are trained, supported, & recognised: https://bit.ly/4rtobqP
🩺🐾 Support your colleagues and contribute to veterinary research.
Complete one or more of the surveys listed on the AVA website — your input makes a real difference.
Take part or list your survey 👉 https://bit.ly/49dSRpy
Complete one or more of the surveys listed on the AVA website — your input makes a real difference.
Take part or list your survey 👉 https://bit.ly/49dSRpy
January 8, 2026 at 6:06 AM
🩺🐾 Support your colleagues and contribute to veterinary research.
Complete one or more of the surveys listed on the AVA website — your input makes a real difference.
Take part or list your survey 👉 https://bit.ly/49dSRpy
Complete one or more of the surveys listed on the AVA website — your input makes a real difference.
Take part or list your survey 👉 https://bit.ly/49dSRpy
Did you know AVA offers short courses to support vets at every stage?
🩺 Returning to practice? Explore the self-paced Return to Work Program
🐾 Visiting a school? Check out the Pets & People Education Program
👉 https://bit.ly/4aTltpj
🩺 Returning to practice? Explore the self-paced Return to Work Program
🐾 Visiting a school? Check out the Pets & People Education Program
👉 https://bit.ly/4aTltpj
December 23, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Did you know AVA offers short courses to support vets at every stage?
🩺 Returning to practice? Explore the self-paced Return to Work Program
🐾 Visiting a school? Check out the Pets & People Education Program
👉 https://bit.ly/4aTltpj
🩺 Returning to practice? Explore the self-paced Return to Work Program
🐾 Visiting a school? Check out the Pets & People Education Program
👉 https://bit.ly/4aTltpj
In AVA President Dr Gemma Chuck’s final message for 2025, she reflects on the year that was and what’s ahead, including the highlights, challenges and big changes.
Read her update here: https://bit.ly/3KGQsug
#australianveterinaryassociation
Read her update here: https://bit.ly/3KGQsug
#australianveterinaryassociation
December 20, 2025 at 5:23 AM
In AVA President Dr Gemma Chuck’s final message for 2025, she reflects on the year that was and what’s ahead, including the highlights, challenges and big changes.
Read her update here: https://bit.ly/3KGQsug
#australianveterinaryassociation
Read her update here: https://bit.ly/3KGQsug
#australianveterinaryassociation
The AVA's proud to welcome VetPrac as an official AVA Education Partner, which now offers AVA members a 10% discount on workshops
There are 2 workshops open now: https://bit.ly/4ptsAJd
1️⃣ Grafts, Flaps & Complex Wounds
📆18-19 April
2️⃣ Local Nerve Blocks
📆 23-24 May
There are 2 workshops open now: https://bit.ly/4ptsAJd
1️⃣ Grafts, Flaps & Complex Wounds
📆18-19 April
2️⃣ Local Nerve Blocks
📆 23-24 May
November 25, 2025 at 9:45 AM
The AVA's proud to welcome VetPrac as an official AVA Education Partner, which now offers AVA members a 10% discount on workshops
There are 2 workshops open now: https://bit.ly/4ptsAJd
1️⃣ Grafts, Flaps & Complex Wounds
📆18-19 April
2️⃣ Local Nerve Blocks
📆 23-24 May
There are 2 workshops open now: https://bit.ly/4ptsAJd
1️⃣ Grafts, Flaps & Complex Wounds
📆18-19 April
2️⃣ Local Nerve Blocks
📆 23-24 May
In this month’s update from the ACVO, Dr Beth Cookson discusses ‘Animal health in an age of biological and cyber threats’ & explores animal diseases as bioterror agents & a collaborative approach to safeguarding our nation’s biosecurity.
https://bit.ly/49tFJgF
https://bit.ly/49tFJgF
November 21, 2025 at 7:44 AM
In this month’s update from the ACVO, Dr Beth Cookson discusses ‘Animal health in an age of biological and cyber threats’ & explores animal diseases as bioterror agents & a collaborative approach to safeguarding our nation’s biosecurity.
https://bit.ly/49tFJgF
https://bit.ly/49tFJgF
Hear from Australian Veterinary Acupuncture Group president, Dr Carolin Kinghorn as she details the key benefits of joining the SIG, common animal diseases or conditions treated using veterinary acupuncture and advice for those interested in joining.
https://bit.ly/49BwwTw
https://bit.ly/49BwwTw
November 5, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Hear from Australian Veterinary Acupuncture Group president, Dr Carolin Kinghorn as she details the key benefits of joining the SIG, common animal diseases or conditions treated using veterinary acupuncture and advice for those interested in joining.
https://bit.ly/49BwwTw
https://bit.ly/49BwwTw
The Constitution 2025 vote has passed!✅
Thank you to every member who shared feedback, engaged in discussions and cast your vote. Your voice shaped this milestone and the AVA’s future.
These updates modernise our governance and strengthen the foundation for the years ahead.
Thank you to every member who shared feedback, engaged in discussions and cast your vote. Your voice shaped this milestone and the AVA’s future.
These updates modernise our governance and strengthen the foundation for the years ahead.
October 30, 2025 at 5:18 AM
The Constitution 2025 vote has passed!✅
Thank you to every member who shared feedback, engaged in discussions and cast your vote. Your voice shaped this milestone and the AVA’s future.
These updates modernise our governance and strengthen the foundation for the years ahead.
Thank you to every member who shared feedback, engaged in discussions and cast your vote. Your voice shaped this milestone and the AVA’s future.
These updates modernise our governance and strengthen the foundation for the years ahead.
Veterinarians & researchers interested in presenting their work at the 2026 AVA Conference have until 22 October to submit their abstracts.
Abstracts can be recent research, clinical projects, or a case report covering vet science.
https://bit.ly/46SUUNH
#avacon26
Abstracts can be recent research, clinical projects, or a case report covering vet science.
https://bit.ly/46SUUNH
#avacon26
October 15, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Veterinarians & researchers interested in presenting their work at the 2026 AVA Conference have until 22 October to submit their abstracts.
Abstracts can be recent research, clinical projects, or a case report covering vet science.
https://bit.ly/46SUUNH
#avacon26
Abstracts can be recent research, clinical projects, or a case report covering vet science.
https://bit.ly/46SUUNH
#avacon26
Submit your abstracts for 2026 AVA Conference! 📢 Do you have recent research, clinical project, a case series or individual case report involving any aspect of veterinary science?
Submit by 13 Oct 2025: https://bit.ly/4mqivLp
#avacon26
Submit by 13 Oct 2025: https://bit.ly/4mqivLp
#avacon26
September 18, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Submit your abstracts for 2026 AVA Conference! 📢 Do you have recent research, clinical project, a case series or individual case report involving any aspect of veterinary science?
Submit by 13 Oct 2025: https://bit.ly/4mqivLp
#avacon26
Submit by 13 Oct 2025: https://bit.ly/4mqivLp
#avacon26
Nominate for the VERA Excellence in Teaching Award! The award recognises outstanding contributions to veterinary education & honours individuals/teams teaching in veterinary science, animal care, nursing, tech & research
Nominations close 24 April: bit.ly/41xBdIy
#australianveterinaryassociation
Nominations close 24 April: bit.ly/41xBdIy
#australianveterinaryassociation
April 22, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Nominate for the VERA Excellence in Teaching Award! The award recognises outstanding contributions to veterinary education & honours individuals/teams teaching in veterinary science, animal care, nursing, tech & research
Nominations close 24 April: bit.ly/41xBdIy
#australianveterinaryassociation
Nominations close 24 April: bit.ly/41xBdIy
#australianveterinaryassociation
Veterinarians are vital to Australia’s health, economy & communities, supporting 16M pet owners, food security for 26M people, & a $33.2B pet care industry. With workforce shortages, the AVA urges all parties to invest in vets: bit.ly/4cBTsBG
#auspol
#auspol
April 17, 2025 at 3:41 AM
Veterinarians are vital to Australia’s health, economy & communities, supporting 16M pet owners, food security for 26M people, & a $33.2B pet care industry. With workforce shortages, the AVA urges all parties to invest in vets: bit.ly/4cBTsBG
#auspol
#auspol
🎖️ Recognition for retired military dogs, Manic and Aslan. 🎖️
Manic the Belgian Malinois, and Aslan have been recognised for their essential services in the military, both awarded the Australian Animal Distinguished Service Award at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra. 1/2
Manic the Belgian Malinois, and Aslan have been recognised for their essential services in the military, both awarded the Australian Animal Distinguished Service Award at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra. 1/2
February 25, 2025 at 4:50 AM
🎖️ Recognition for retired military dogs, Manic and Aslan. 🎖️
Manic the Belgian Malinois, and Aslan have been recognised for their essential services in the military, both awarded the Australian Animal Distinguished Service Award at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra. 1/2
Manic the Belgian Malinois, and Aslan have been recognised for their essential services in the military, both awarded the Australian Animal Distinguished Service Award at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra. 1/2
The AVA has returned to Canberra for the first sitting week of Federal Parliament for 2025, meeting with key policy makers & stakeholders on the urgent need for investment in the veterinary sector.
Read more: bit.ly/4gHrbdv
Read more: bit.ly/4gHrbdv
February 4, 2025 at 5:56 AM
The AVA has returned to Canberra for the first sitting week of Federal Parliament for 2025, meeting with key policy makers & stakeholders on the urgent need for investment in the veterinary sector.
Read more: bit.ly/4gHrbdv
Read more: bit.ly/4gHrbdv
It has been great to meet new & returning veterinary students during all the O-Week fun at James Cook Uni in Townsville! Vet students can become AVA members for free, and access a number of great resources and support on their journey to becoming a vet. Good luck for semester one! 💪
January 21, 2025 at 4:36 AM
It has been great to meet new & returning veterinary students during all the O-Week fun at James Cook Uni in Townsville! Vet students can become AVA members for free, and access a number of great resources and support on their journey to becoming a vet. Good luck for semester one! 💪
Did you know the mean peri-parturient mortality of non-merino ewes in Sth Aust was 2.5% in yr 1 & 2.0% in yr 2, the most common cause of mortality being dystocia?
This & much more in the #AustralianVeterinaryJournal December issue!
www.ava.com.au/library-reso...
#AVJ #AVJQuiz #veterinaryresearch
This & much more in the #AustralianVeterinaryJournal December issue!
www.ava.com.au/library-reso...
#AVJ #AVJQuiz #veterinaryresearch
December 16, 2024 at 5:55 AM
Did you know the mean peri-parturient mortality of non-merino ewes in Sth Aust was 2.5% in yr 1 & 2.0% in yr 2, the most common cause of mortality being dystocia?
This & much more in the #AustralianVeterinaryJournal December issue!
www.ava.com.au/library-reso...
#AVJ #AVJQuiz #veterinaryresearch
This & much more in the #AustralianVeterinaryJournal December issue!
www.ava.com.au/library-reso...
#AVJ #AVJQuiz #veterinaryresearch
Veterinarians are now recognised alongside other health professionals in the ANZSCO (aka OSCA) classification system!
This is a win for the profession & is expected to improve data, modelling & support future access to govt funding & policy decisions.
Read more: www.ava.com.au/news/step-fo...
This is a win for the profession & is expected to improve data, modelling & support future access to govt funding & policy decisions.
Read more: www.ava.com.au/news/step-fo...
December 6, 2024 at 5:46 AM
Veterinarians are now recognised alongside other health professionals in the ANZSCO (aka OSCA) classification system!
This is a win for the profession & is expected to improve data, modelling & support future access to govt funding & policy decisions.
Read more: www.ava.com.au/news/step-fo...
This is a win for the profession & is expected to improve data, modelling & support future access to govt funding & policy decisions.
Read more: www.ava.com.au/news/step-fo...