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Survey – new reporting requirements for ongoing use of ilium Methocarbamol injection

31 Jan 2023
The APVMA have introduced a new reporting requirement for the use of injectable Methocarbamol, and we are seeking feedback on how this may impact veterinarians.

Remembering the 2003 Canberra Bushfires

30 Jan 2023
In memory of the 2003 Canberra bushfires, the AVA are compiling veterinarians' stories of their experiences in the bushfires.

SA Govt Reviews Animal Welfare legislation

27 Jan 2023
The SA Government has announced a review of the state’s animal welfare laws. It has been 15 years since the last significant review of the Act.

AVA’s Pre budget submission

27 Jan 2023
The AVA has prepared a pre budget submission for the 2023 May budget. The document makes recommendations around areas of priority for the AVA.

Pets and their People Celebrate Their EOC Accreditation

27 Jan 2023
All three Pets and their People (PATP) practices, Wayville Animal Hospital, Fulham Gardens Animal Hospital and Unley Veterinary Surgery, achieved EOC Accreditation.

Making it easier for overseas vets to enter Australia – we want your opinion 

25 Jan 2023
One of the priorities for the AVA is to improve the short-term supply of veterinarians. A key mechanism to do this is through overseas veterinarians coming to work in Australia.  

AVBC Announces Record Number of Australasian Veterinary Examination (AVE) Graduates in 2022

24 Jan 2023
The Australasian Veterinary Boards Council (AVBC) celebrated 43 successful candidates of its Australasian Veterinary Examination (AVE) in 2022.

Veterinary nurse training included in the Australian Apprenticeships Incentives System

24 Jan 2023
Because veterinary nurses are now on the priority skills list they have been placed on the Australian Apprenticeships priority list from 1st January 2023. 

Veterinary students support HECS fee forgiveness

24 Jan 2023
The AVA has been advocating for HECS fee forgiveness for new graduate veterinarians who choose to work rurally, similar to the scheme in place for doctors and early career vets in New Zealand.

THRIVE’s primary initiative for 2023

20 Jan 2023
An update on THRIVE, the AVA's veterinary wellness initiative.

Consultation for NSW Biosecurity Act 2015 statutory review

13 Jan 2023
The Department of Primary Industries is seeking feedback as part of the statutory review of the NSW Biosecurity Act 2015 and has developed a discussion paper for consideration.

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