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Vets Beyond Borders (VBB) partner organisation Te Are Manu (TAM) Veterinary Clinic in the Cook Islands is seeking additional volunteer veterinarians for placements throughout the remainder of 2026.

This four-day conference is the premier small animal event on the AVA calendar, offering an unrivalled program of innovative scientific content.

AVA will launch a new website and member platform in June 2026 alongside the new membership model. 

The 2026 AVA Conference has drawn to a close, capping an extraordinary week at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre that brought together more than 1,000 veterinary professionals from across Australia and around the world.

The Federal Government is reviewing the Aust Standards for the Export of Livestock (ASEL) and are currently consulting on bedding and minimum feed requirements when exporting by sea, and minimum crate pen area requirements for camels exported by air. The AVA is currently preparing a submission and is inviting member input.

Our roving photographer captured the 2026 AVA Conference throughout the week. They were there on the exhibition floor, in conference sessions, and, most importantly, at the Wednesday night AVA Awards Gala Dinner.

Our roving photographer captured the 2026 AVA Conference throughout the week. They were there on the exhibition floor, in conference sessions, and, most importantly, at the Wednesday night AVA Awards Gala Dinner.

Congratulations to the deserving winners of the 2026 AVA Awards, recognised for their contributions to veterinary science, animal welfare, and the broader community.

AVA will launch a new website and member platform in June 2026 alongside the new membership model. 

The Australian Veterinary Association is delighted to welcome Dr Diana Barker as incoming President for 2026–2027. The announcement was made at the 2026 AVA Awards Gala Dinner, held during the AVA Conference in Brisbane last night.

This week marks National Volunteer Week, and the Australian Veterinary Association is taking the opportunity to recognise and thank the many volunteers who give so much to our profession and community. Your time, expertise, and commitment are what make the AVA what it is.