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Acclaimed journalist Caroline Winter has taken a deep dive into the challenges faced by the veterinary profession in an eight-part podcast series about an industry in crisis.

The Veterinary Nurses Council of Australia (VNCA) have developed Day One Competency Standards that set a benchmark of essential clinical skills for veterinary nurses and technicians in Australia. 

Registrations for the AVNAT Scheme, a transparent, self-regulation program that sets the standard for veterinary nursing practice in Australia, are open until the end of June 2023.

Internationally renowned Board-certified internal medicine specialist Professor Jane Sykes will be discussing her approach to infectious diseases at the AVA Annual Conference in May.

The AVA has collated some resources to help veterinarians support the human-companion animal bond (HCAB).

A report undertaken by Birdlife Australia investigates the potential role of waterbirds in the 2022 Japanese encephalitis outbreak and puts forward recommended activities to contribute to knowledge of waterbird movements, population structures and dynamics.

Learn how emotional agility can protect your team and business in the 2023 AVA Annual Conference plenary with veterinarian Olivia (Liv) Oginska.

Veterinarians Dr John Hammond (Riverland Veterinary Practice, SA) and Dr Brad Viljoen (Main Street Veterinary Clinic, VIC) were recently announced as winners of 2022 Credabl Helping Hand Grants.

The Australian Government is undertaking a consultation process to assist implementation of its election commitment to phase out live sheep exports by sea, and the AVA is seeking member commentary.

The Australasian Veterinary Boards Council (AVBC) has released new Day One Competencies (D1Cs) for veterinary graduates, due to come into effect on 1 January 2024.

To better understand the risk of lumpy skin disease (LSD), a disease exotic to Australia, the government has commissioned epidemiological modelling to examine pathways for potential incursions.