AVA Member Updates

Since the launch of our national graduate mentoring program in October 2015, we have connected over 1700 final year veterinary students about to transition into the profession with a mentor. This This year’s program kicked off on 1 September with 183 final year students signing up to take part.

Australia's Chief Veterinary Officer, Dr Mark Schipp talks about Australia leading new collaborating centre in fight against health risks in wildlife.

Animal Welfare Victoria is inviting nominations from the rehoming and research and teaching sectors to form a working group.

Welcome to this addition of the South Australian Division Newsletter

Join your colleagues in beautiful Stradbroke Island for two days of CPD and networking.

Dear esteemed members of the WA Division

Did you know that 43% of companion animal owners say their pet has at least one behavioural problem?

Among your youngest patients, diarrhoea and gastrointestinal disease will be a very common reason to present to your clinic — alongside the usual check ups vaccinations and other preventative visits.

The AVA’s Statement of Purpose for Divisions has been revised to provide clarity around the role of Divisions and expanded to include information about the function of branches.

It is an honour to have been elected President of the AVA Board and I’m looking forward to getting to know more of our members and stakeholders over the coming months.