50th ASAV Annual Conference: Early bird registration closes soon
10 Jul 2025
Early bird registration for the 50th ASAV Annual Conference is closing soon, with discounted rates available until 21 July. This is your chance to secure your spot and save up to $2,000 if you’re an AVA member.
This year, the Australian Small Animal Veterinarians (ASAV) are pulling out all the stops to mark half a century of excellence. The 50th ASAV Annual Conference will run from Monday 25 to Thursday 28 August in the vibrant city of Cairns, the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and tropical Far North Queensland.
To celebrate this milestone, ASAV is teaming up with 3 other special interest groups:
- Australian Veterinary Dental Society (AVDS)
- Australian Veterinary Conservation Biology Group (AVCB)
- Unusual Pet and Avian Veterinarians (UPAV)
Use the filter program to customise your conference experience by selecting from dedicated streams tailored to each special interest group. The Small Animal Stream focuses on endocrine, immunity, and dermatology, while the Unusual Pet and Avian, Dental, and Conservation Biology streams offer specialised content for their fields. A dedicated Veterinary Nurse stream provides valuable sessions designed specifically for veterinary nurses.
Additionally, 3 masterclasses and a workshop held before and after the main conference offer hands-on learning opportunities. Attendees can earn up to 28 VetEd points towards continuing professional development.
Reconnect with colleagues and make new friends at our signature social events:
- UPAV - Under the Southern Stars
- Welcome and Exhibition Opening Night
- Happy Hour
- Recent Graduate Dinner
- Tuesday Social Night - Salt House Soiree!
- Awards Gala Dinner - Fur, Feathers, Fangs & Fins Fiesta!
The 50th ASAV Annual Conference offers world-class education from leading experts, providing invaluable insights and the latest advancements in veterinary medicine. It also presents unbeatable networking opportunities with peers and industry leaders, allowing you to build meaningful professional connections. Beyond the learning and networking, the event promises fun, camaraderie, and a chance to celebrate 50 remarkable years of ASAV conferences.
Check out the full social and scientific program and register here before 21 July to enjoy AVA and ASAV early bird savings. Special accommodation rates have been negotiated through Ozzacom+ for a range of local hotels close to the conference venue.