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Dr Hugh Willoughby applied his business acumen to strengthen marketing efforts, improve client retention, and enhance overall practice efficiency.

The AVA is seeking expressions of interest from South Australian members to join the state’s Animal Welfare Advisory Committee. Submit your CV and a short statement by Sunday, 2 November 2025.

The AVA is preparing a submission to the Inquiry into the greyhound racing industry in Western Australia, and we are seeking AVA Member feedback to help inform our submission.

The Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) invites veterinarians to express interest in being nominated by the AVA for the upcoming World Veterinary Association (WVA) Elections 2026.

Registrations for the November course are open now. This course will equip veterinary staff with life-changing skills to identify and help colleagues in need.

Reflecting on the honour, Dr Orr spoke about how meaningful it was to be recognised by colleagues she deeply respects. She emphasised that the veterinary profession thrives when its members celebrate each other’s successes and support one another in their goals.

This week, the veterinary profession is celebrating Vet Nurse and Technologist Awareness Week, an opportunity to recognise the incredible contributions of veterinary nurses and technologists to animal health and wellbeing. The week culminates with Vet Nurse/Tech Appreciation Day on Friday 10 October.

From saving cattle during floods and treating koalas burnt in bushfires, to being the ones people turn to for expertise amid biosecurity threats, veterinarians are often on the frontline of humanitarian emergencies. Their work goes far beyond the clinic, placing them directly in high-stress, emotionally charged environments.

Following the NSW Government’s 2024 response to the Parliamentary Inquiry into the veterinary workforce shortage, a review of the NSW Veterinary Practice Act 2003 and its associated regulations is anticipated. The AVA is making early preparations by forming a NSW Veterinary Practice Legislation Review Working Group. EOIs close Monday 20 October 2025.

Abstract submission deadline is 22 October 2025. Abstracts may present recent research, clinical projects, case series, or individual case reports covering any area of veterinary science. Selected research presentations will take place on Wednesday 20 May 2026, in collaboration with the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists.

Dr Kidd’s introduction to the AVA occurred during his first year out of university, while working at a practice in Wollongong, New South Wales.