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Nominations open for VERA Excellence in Teaching Award

28 Mar 2025
The Veterinarians in Education Research and Academia (VERA) Excellence in Teaching Award (EITA) is the Australian Veterinary Association's (AVA) most prestigious recognition of teaching excellence in veterinary education.

Otitis Externa, Making the Best Treatment Choice (Advertorial)

25 Mar 2025
Canine otitis externa (OE) is a condition that all general practitioners are familiar with but with the ever-changing therapeutic space, how do we stay up to date and ensure that we are making the best treatment choices for our patients?

The Critical Role of Pancreatic Lipase Testing for Pets (Advertorial)

25 Mar 2025
Written by Natalie Marks

Vet practice leading wellbeing for pets and people (Advertorial)

25 Mar 2025
Dr Sam Jones made his bold vision for a state-of-the-art veterinary practice a reality with the help of BOQ Specialist.

President's message from Dr Sally Colgan - March 2025

21 Mar 2025
Dr Colgan provides an update on AVA advocacy work, membership fees and a successful corporate supporter briefing event held this week.

Victorian Domestic Animal Regulations – Regulatory Impact Statement

21 Mar 2025
DEECA has engaged Sapere to develop a Regulatory Impact Statement (RIS) to remake the Domestic Animal Regulations 2015 (the Regulations) which are due to sunset in November 2025. As part of this process, they would like to collect information about how the Regulations are performing, the costs to your organisation in fulfilling your obligations regarding microchipping and other parts of the Regulations.

Expressions of Interest: AVA Education Advisory Committee

20 Mar 2025
The AVA is looking for members interested in joining the Education Advisory Committee (EAC). This Committee is a skills-based committee of members and staff advising the Board on the AVA’s education priorities and facilitating the implementation of the continuing professional development (CPD) plan.

Important Update for Tasmanian Pet Owners: Action Required Due to HomeSafeID Closure

19 Mar 2025
The Tasmanian Government has advised all pet owners to promptly re-register their pets' microchips with an alternative licensed microchip registry provider. This action is essential to ensure that, in the event your pet becomes lost, their microchip can be used effectively to reunite them with you.

Veterinarians might be eligible for Japanese Encephalitis virus vaccination in QLD

13 Mar 2025
At risk groups who are eligible for JEV vaccination and JEV vaccination providers are listed on the Queensland Government JEV website.

AVA Calls for Urgent Action on Veterinary Mental Health in National Review

13 Mar 2025
The Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) has submitted a comprehensive review to the Productivity Commission on the National Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Agreement (NMHSPA).

 

 

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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