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Expression of interest for AVA-nominated representative to Veterinary Schools Accreditation Advisory Committee (VSAAC)

04 Apr 2023
Expressions of interest for VSAAC, a committee of the Australasian Veterinary Boards Council, are open from now until Monday 24 April 2023.

Inspector General of Animal Welfare Consultation

31 Mar 2023
The AVA supports strengthening of the current live animal export regulatory framework, and independent oversight of this. To this end the AVA supports the role of the Inspector General of Live Animal Export.

Gas stunning of pigs prior to slaughter at abattoirs – what is it and why is it used?

30 Mar 2023
Gas stunning of pigs has been in the media recently. Here, we answer your questions about this method.

Advocacy update - February/March 2023

30 Mar 2023
A summary of the AVA's advocacy activities for February and March 2023

Have your say on the AVA's Education Strategy by completing this survey

30 Mar 2023
The AVA is seeking feedback via a short survey to inform our future education and continuing professional development (CPD) strategy.

AVA Submission into Draft Professional Practice Standards

24 Mar 2023
The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) is in the process of reviewing their Professional Practice Standards. These have important implications for the veterinary profession (in particular, issues around the compounding of veterinary medicine).

Vets Choice – made by vets for pets

24 Mar 2023
Born out of a commitment to Australian vets and the veterinary profession, Vets Choice insurance for pets is the product of more than 33 years of partnership between Guild Insurance and the Australian Veterinary Association (AVA).

Welcoming over 500 new student members to the AVA!

16 Mar 2023
From late January to early March, students were introduced to the AVA’s mission to support the profession during their Final Year Transition to Practice talks and Orientation Week introductions.

Cattle Tick KAP Survey

14 Mar 2023
Do you work or are you associated with the cattle industry? We invite you to partake in the Survey: “A knowledge, attitudes, and practice (KAP) survey on ticks and tick-borne diseases among the cattle industry in Western Australia?”.

VIC Joint University/AVA working group for feedback on EMA (clinical experience in private practice)

14 Mar 2023
A joint working group if forming, comprised of the University of Melbourne representatives and AVA members (private practice) of varying disciplines, to discuss and have input into EMS (Extra Mural Service - of university students in clinical practice).

 

 

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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