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NSW Division President Report - May

13 Jun 2023
The NSW Division President, Dr Zachary Lederhose, provides an update for the month of May.

Veterinarians filling scripts from other vets

13 Jun 2023
In consultation with the VSBQ, we are providing the following information regarding veterinarians filling medication scripts from other veterinarians.

Subsidy for Veterinary Student Placements in Northern Australia

09 Jun 2023
$3,000 subsidies are now available for veterinary placements in Northern Australia through the Northern Australia Biosecurity Strategy (NABS).

Regulated veterinary procedures certificates

09 Jun 2023
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.

Tasmanian Government’s request for information

09 Jun 2023
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.

VIC Meeting with the Hon Gayle Tierney, Minister for Agriculture

09 Jun 2023
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.

VIC University of Melbourne EMS Working group

09 Jun 2023
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.

VIC Victorian Government’s cat management strategy (the Strategy)

09 Jun 2023
The AVA contributed information and discussion to the Victorian Government’s consultation for Victoria’s first long-term cat management strategy (the Strategy)

New AVA President announced

09 Jun 2023
Dr Alistair Webb has been announced as the new AVA President after Dr Bronwyn Orr stepped down from her presidency role last week.

VIC Victorian registration fee changes will go ahead despite opposition

06 Jun 2023
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.

 

 

Australia's Chief Veterinary Officer Dr Beth Cookson discusses the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment’s Pacific Engagement Program. Read all CVO columns.

 

Your Profession, Your Voice - AVA Advocacy Updates

The latest round up on key national and division advocacy activities, and the latest news in public affairs. Read more.

 

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