AVA Member Updates

$3,000 subsidies are now available for veterinary placements in Northern Australia through the Northern Australia Biosecurity Strategy (NABS).

The Queensland Animal Care and Protection Act 2001 (the Act) regulates certain procedures that can be performed on animals. The Act also requires veterinary surgeons’ certificates to accompany an animal throughout its life.

The AVA welcomes the Tasmanian Government’s request for information around mechanisms to support Tasmanian veterinarians, acknowledging the significant challenges being faced by Tasmanian veterinary hospitals.

The Victorian Division of AVA met with the Hon Gayle Tierney, Minister for Agriculture to communicate the concerns for the veterinary profession, integral to veterinary shortage we are experiencing.

A collaborative working group of AVA veterinarians and the University of Melbourne has been formed to discuss Extra-mural Services, where veterinary students receive clinical training in private practice veterinary hospitals.

The AVA contributed information and discussion to the Victorian Government’s consultation for Victoria’s first long-term cat management strategy (the Strategy)

Dr Alistair Webb has been announced as the new AVA President after Dr Bronwyn Orr stepped down from her presidency role last week.

Despite receiving 500 submissions equating to 12% of the Victorian veterinary profession, and also whilst recognising that the 15% increase in most fees and revocation of free honorary general registration is not supported by all members of the profession, the Board has decided to implement the changes to the Victorian Vet Board's fee structure as originally proposed.

The AVA as written a submission on the impacts and management of feral horses in the Australian Alps.

The Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) appreciates the ability to contribute to discussions that assist in the review of South Australia’s recreational native bird hunting arrangements.