AVA Member Updates

The QSBC provides practical information, support and assistance to help Queensland small businesses thrive.

As veterinary practices operate, in the majority, as small businesses across Australia, the AVA is reaching out to the Small Business Commissioners and other relevant government departments to engage them in discussions around the challenges facing the veterinary profession as part of the small business sector.

On behalf of all AVA members we wish Dr Schipp the very best for his retirement, and we are thrilled that his involvement with the AVA will continue next year.

Australia's Chief Veterinary Officer Dr Mark Schipp signs off after 30 years with the Commonwealth Department of Agriculture.

The AVA invests substantial resources and funding to champion improvements in our profession. I urge each of you to participate in the 2023 Workforce Survey - a crucial initiative aimed at capturing the insights and perspectives of every member of our profession.

The AVA is calling on the NSW Government to develop a consistent state-wide policy for local government and veterinary practice interactions in stray dog and cat management.

An overview of the popular AVA Member HR Services provided by Liquid HR, and the changes for 2024.

The AVA provided a submission to the WA Government on the development of regulations relating to the sterilisation of dogs, pet shops, dog supply approval, approval to breed, microchipping and dog registrations.

An update on the biannual meeting between the AVA and the Office of the Australian Chief Veterinary Officer.

Behaviour problems are a leading cause of euthanasia in young dogs in Australia (RSPCA Report on Animal Outcomes 2021-2022.pdf) and extremely regrettably, some of our veterinary advice may be contributing to this statistic.