It takes an exceptional veterinarian to look outside the familiarity of their home environment and endeavour to serve the profession beyond our borders.

The Kesteven Medal is awarded to an Australian veterinarian in recognition of distinguished contribution to international veterinary science via the provision of technical and scientific assistance to low and middle-income countries.

The Kesteven Medal was inaugurated by the late Dr KVL Kesteven and first awarded in 1980. From NSW farmer to becoming the first veterinarian appointed to the Food and Agriculture Organization in Washington, Dr Kesteven’s achievements in all corners of the world are an inspiration to any veterinarian who seeks to make a difference through international service.

Recent recipients of the Kesteven Medal embody his outstanding ambassadorship for Australia. Most recently Dr Roger Clarke, for his 30-year service to the World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) and his extraordinary efforts in the Asia-Pacific region to improve the standards of veterinary practice and animal welfare, notably through continuing education and the formation of the Federation of Asian Small Animal Veterinary Associations (FASAVA).

This is a joint award between ANZCVS and AVA.