AVA Member Updates

In January we opened nominations for the Division Committee Elections and pleased to inform you of the results.

Therapeutic decision-making in veterinary practice requires balancing clinical efficacy, patient safety, and regulatory responsibility, while carefully weighing the potential benefits and risks to the animal. Where suitable commercial options exist, registered and permit veterinary medicines should be considered first-line, providing greater assurance around quality, consistency, and predictable clinical performance.

BOQ Specialist has worked closely with the veterinary profession, providing specialist banking services shaped by a genuine understanding of the sector. With over 30 years of experience supporting veterinarians across Australia, our team has developed insight into the financial realities, opportunities, and challenges that come with a career in animal health.

The AVA has released its Election Priorities for the 2026 SA State Election.

The Victorian Government is conducting an Inquiry into the 2026 bushfires across Victoria. The AVA is preparing a submission to the Inquiry and is seeking feedback from members to inform our response.

AVA President Dr Gemma Chuck shares updates on the latest Council of Presidents meeting, director nominations, the membership experience project and more.

Queensland veterinarians should be aware of important changes that came into effect on 1 October 2025 regarding the use of diagnostic X-ray equipment under Queensland radiation safety legislation. These changes affect whether a radiation use licence is required and apply specifically to veterinarians who use plain diagnostic imaging X-ray apparatus for small animals.

CSL Seqirus issues an important update for Q fever: Q-VAX® Vaccine (10041788) & Q-VAX® Skin Test (10040156) (inactivated Coxiella burnetii)

If you are passionate about the future of veterinary practice in Queensland and want to connect with like-minded colleagues while shaping meaningful change, we encourage you to nominate.

With the release of the South Australian Parliamentary Report on the Mental Health and Wellbeing of Veterinarians (Feb 2026), our profession has been given a rare and powerful opportunity: a comprehensive report with many recommendations that directly aligns with the AVA’s long-standing advocacy priorities.