Surveys for members of the profession
Help advance veterinary science by completing these surveys from your veterinary peers. If you would like your survey to be considered for inclusion, please submit details to communications@ava.com.au Please include: Survey name, brief description, ethics approval ID, survey link, close date (if known).
Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies: Feline Urinary Health: A Survey for Veterinarians
This study aims to investigate veterinarian recommendations for managing Feline Idiopathic Cystitis (FIC) cases. HERC Reference: HERC_2024_148
Survey link: https://app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/edinburgh/feline-urinary-health-a-survey-for-veterinarians-duplicate
Posted: 21 February 2025
The University of Melbourne: Australian veterinarians' attitudes and practices towards routine desexing procedures in dogs.
We are inviting Australian practicing vets to complete a survey on your routine desexing practice. This project is led by final year University of Melbourne Veterinary students Amos Goh, Gary Chung, Jia Hui Yap, and Dr. Steven Impey and Dr Mel Blevins of the University of Melbourne. You will be asked about your background as a veterinarian, recommendations surrounding desexing, as well as surgical and pharmaceutical procedures. The survey should not take more than 15 minutes to complete, and your invaluable responses will be a massive contribution towards informing current industry practices, teaching strategies at the Melbourne Vet School, CPD offerings, and future research directions.
The University of Melbourne Human Research Ethics Committee approval 2024-30261-60730-4.
Survey link: https://q.surveys.unimelb.edu.au/jfe/form/SV_3xt5geg5YKqzeZM
Posted: 10 February 2024
The University of Queensland: Understanding the antecedents of employee voice and leader responsiveness in Australian veterinary and healthcare clinics.
The purpose of this survey is to investigate the organisational-level conditions that promote employee voice and leader responsiveness in Australian veterinary and healthcare clinics. Additionally, this study will contribute to our understanding of how employee voice and leader responsiveness can be used to improve engagement and retention of staff in clinics. This survey is being conducted by PhD candidate Haidee Gray BVSc through the UQ School of Veterinary Science. The survey is open to all current and previous private practice staff and leaders including veterinarians, nurses, techs and support staff. It is expected that it will take 5-10 minutes to complete the online survey, and participants may enter a prize draw to win one of six $50 gift cards.
The University of Queensland Human Research Ethics Committee approval 2024/HE000707
Survey link: https://uniofqueensland.syd1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0iwk418djnFzca2
Posted: 8 February 2025
Murdoch University: Diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of canine naturally occurring hyperadrenocorticism, an Australian survey
Canine naturally occurring hyperadrenocorticism is one of the most common endocrine diseases in dogs and is primarily diagnosed and managed within first opinion/ general practice; however, the perceptions of primary care veterinarians regarding diagnosis and treatment options are mainly unknown.
We invite you to participate in a research study on how Australian veterinarians diagnose, treat and monitor canine naturally occurring hyperadrenocorticism. This study is part of a master's research in training and will be analysed and discussed for a thesis. The survey is entirely anonymous. Although the survey findings may be published, none of the information you provide will be linked back to you as an individual.
The survey is intended for registered veterinarians only. This study has been approved by the Murdoch University Human Research Ethics Committee (Approval 2024/154).
The survey can be accessed via the anonymous link below:
https://murdochuni.syd1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_71nhOAxdkhYB65M
Posted: 8 February 2025
Murdoch University: A knowledge, attitudes, and practice (KAP) survey on ticks and tick-borne diseases among the cattle industry in Western Australia.
The overarching purpose of this study is to establish the preparedness and knowledge gaps of the WA cattle industry regarding the presence and spread of ticks and tick-borne diseases affecting cattle using innovative technology. This study will be achieved by a multidisciplinary approach bringing together a highly experienced team of veterinarians, epidemiologists, molecular biologists, parasitologists, microbiologists, industry partners, and large project management. Study approved by the Murdoch University Human Research Ethics Committee (Approval 2023/016)
Survey Link: https://murdochuni.syd1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dmB7VKwoaXDbqMC
Posted: 24 November 2024
Discrete Choice Experiment (DCE) on estimating acceptable non-inferiority margins for anitbiotic stewardship interventions
Small animal veterinarians are invited to help with a Discrete Choice Experiment (DCE) on estimating acceptable non-Inferiority margins for antibiotic stewardship interventions.
Discrete choice experiments (DCEs) are a research method for investigating the potential effects of policies prior to their implementation. Using DCEs we can estimate acceptable non-inferiority margins as well as the relative importance of (modifiable) facilitators and barriers of choice that are in line with best antibiotic stewardship.
The survey is open to small animal veterinary practitioners working anywhere in the world with translations available for several languages already (Portuguese and Spanish) with more to come. The survey should take less than 5–10 minutes to complete and your answers will help researchers to interpret their results and guideline developers to make recommendations that are acceptable to vets in practice.
This project has been reviewed and approved by the RCVS Ethics Review Panel (ERP 2021-81-Allerton). If you wish to contact us about this survey, here are our contact details. Researcher: Koen Pouwels: koen.pouwels@ndph.ox.ac.uk. Contact reference for inclusion in the email subject: NIFTY PETS Survey
Suvey link: https://niftypets.limequery.com/846886
Posted: 17 September 2024
Knowledge, experiences, and attitudes of Australian veterinarians towards cannabidiol use for dog and cat medical conditions
We are conducting a study on the knowledge, experiences, and attitudes of Australian veterinarians towards cannabidiol (CBD) use for dog and cat medical conditions. This study will be in the form of an online survey, delivered via the secure platform REDCap. To be eligible to participate, you must be a veterinarian who practices in Australia and who treats pet dogs and cats as part of their work. The study is anonymous and should take no longer than 5-10 minutes of your time. If you are interested in participating, please proceed to the following link to view the Plain Language Statement and to provide consent to participate."
Survey link: https://redcap.link/s3asrwcg
Posted 6 September 2024
Melbourne Veterinary School: The Vet's Perspective: dog behavour and training advice
Dog behavioural problems are common and can be difficult to manage. Veterinarians play an important role in the lives of companion dogs and their owners. As such, owners often turn to their vet for behavioural advice. This project aims to better understand the perspectives and experiences of Australian general practice veterinarians in relation to dog behaviour and training advice.
Survey link: https://q.surveys.unimelb.edu.au/jfe/form/SV_54piqFkpRqbRe2G
Posted 30 August 2024
WSAVA: The Global Survey on Disposal of Leftover Veterinary Medicines
Pet owners may have leftover, unused, or out of date medicines (including antibiotics) at home. Safe disposal of these is important not only to avoid inappropriate use (where owners might use them in a different pet or for a different condition) but also to prevent environmental pollution (disposal via household waste or into toilets/sinks) and antimicrobial resistance.
This survey seeks to determine what measures are in place around the world to ensure the safe disposal of leftover medicines.
The survey is open to all veterinarians and will take no more than 10 minutes to complete.
Survey link: https://cityuhk.questionpro.com/a/TakeSurvey?tt=n2PrgY2gew0ECHrPeIW9eQ%3D%3D
Posted 23 August 2024
The University of Sydney - On-Farm Testing in the Australian Red Meat Industry: A Survey of Farmers and Veterinarians.
The aim of this survey is to understand what producers and veterinarians require from on-farm diagnostic tests and what factors influence their tendency to use them. This may help to inform test development and implementation strategies.
Veterinarians or producers who are over 18 years old and involved in the Australian red meat industry (i.e., care for cattle, sheep or goats) are invited to participate. The survey is anonymous and takes approximately 15 minutes to complete. At the conclusion of the survey, there is an opportunity to enter a prize draw. This study has been approved by the Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) of The University of Sydney (protocol number 2024/261).
Survey link: https://sydney.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eWY6laCAnqGhkH4
Posted 3 May 2024