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AVA Constitutional Change – please attend our virtual forum on 21 March 2023

14 Mar 2023
The AVA is undertaking a two-stage constitutional review process, and will be hosting a virtual members' forum to allow members to ask questions and provide feedback to the Board.

VIC Submission into Proposed changes to Vet Board regulatory fees 2023-24

09 Mar 2023
The Victorian Division of AVA has provided the Veterinary Practitioners Registration Board of Victoria (Vetboard) with a submission in response to the change in veterinary registration fees.

Dr Mark Schipp on opening the door to the world – the department’s international work opportunities

09 Mar 2023
Australia's Chief Veterinary Officer discusses how working for the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) opens up a world of possibilities for veterinarians and scientists, with opportunities to work both within Australia and overseas.

WA Division Advocacy Update - February

08 Mar 2023
The AVA Advocacy team recently placed two submissions for DPIRD consultations; Western Australian Biosecurity and Agriculture Management Act Review and the Standards and Guidelines for the Health and Welfare of Horses in Western Australia consultation.

Tasmania Division President Report - February

08 Mar 2023
Dr Rhianna Booth provides a President's Report for the Tasmania Division for the month of February.

Name change for Australian Veterinary Behaviour Interest Group

07 Mar 2023
In an exciting development for one of AVA’s long standing special interest groups, the AVA Board has approved a request from the Australian Veterinary Behaviour Interest Group (AVBIG) to change the name of the group to Australian Veterinary Behavioural Medicine (AVBM).

NSW Division President Report - February

07 Mar 2023
Dr Zachary Lederhose provides a President's Report for the NSW Division for the month of February.

Nominate a colleague for the Excellence in Teaching Award 2023

03 Mar 2023
The AVA's premier teaching award is now open for nominations! The Veterinarians in Education Research and Academia (VERA) Excellence in Teaching Award (EITA) is awarded annually to an AVA member, and recognises exceptional contributions to teaching in veterinary sciences, para-veterinary or animal sciences programs.

NSW Emergency Animal Disease Workshops – Free for veterinarians

02 Mar 2023
Local Land Services, the NSW Department of Primary Industries and the Australian Veterinary Association are holding FREE workshops for veterinarians in four locations across NSW with CPD points for participation. Attend a workshop to get the latest updates on emergency animal diseases, meet your local District Veterinarian and upskill in animal disease investigation techniques.

AVA Submission into the Education and Other Legislation Amendment

02 Mar 2023
The Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) has submitted a statement to the Senate Standing Committees on Education and Employment expressing support for the Education and Other Legislation Amendment (Abolishing Indexation and Raising the Minimum Repayment Income for Education and Training Loans) Bill 2022.

 

 

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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