Nominate a colleague for the Excellence in Teaching Award 2023

The Veterinarians in Education Research and Academia (VERA) Excellence in Teaching Award (EITA) is now open for nominations.

The award, which was inaugurated in 2015, is the Australian Veterinary Association’s premier teaching award. It awards a minimum of $1000 in cash to an exceptional member in recognition of the importance of teaching veterinary science in Australian universities. The recipient also receives a commemorative plaque and will present the ‘Excellence in Teaching’ award meritorious lecture at the 2023 AVA Annual Conference in Adelaide.

Dr Laura Dooley, a Senior Lecturer (Veterinary Pre-Clinical Sciences) at the University of Melbourne, was the 2022 recipient. Dr Dooley practices student-centred teaching in veterinary physiology, pharmacology and professional studies as part of the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and Bachelor of Science programs.

This award is designed to recognise quality teaching practice and outstanding contributions to student learning in the areas of veterinary sciences, para-veterinary or animal sciences programs. It is intended that recipients, with the support of their institutions, will contribute to systemic change in learning and teaching through the ongoing sharing and dissemination of knowledge. Thus, this award aims to promote excellence in learning and teaching in higher education in veterinary science.

The EITA is restricted to AVA members who, either individually or as part of a team, teach in aspects of veterinary education, animal care, animal nursing, veterinary technology and research.

To view the guidelines and award criteria, please click here.

To access the nomination form, please click here.

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