ASAV

23/09/2026

IV fluid therapy for healthy canine and feline patients undergoing anaesthesia

Dr Chris Quinn

You are invited to register for our upcoming webinar. Please see below for further details and to register.

📅 Wednesday 14th October 2026
🕖 8pm AEDT
⏳️ 60 Minutes
🖥 Online - wherever you like

Intravenous fluids are often considered a standard of care for anaesthetised patients. However ‘one size fits all’ fluid therapy is likely to be ‘one size fits none’. This webinar will discuss peri-operative fluids with a focus on patients undergoing elective surgery. Discussion will include aims, limitations and risks of peri-operative fluids; and adapting fluid therapy in response to common anaesthetic complications.

To register head to the AVA website under Learning and Events. Or use the link below.
https://www.ava.com.au/event/asav-webinar-iv-fluid-therapy-for-healthy-canine-and-feline-patients-undergoing-anaesthesia-dr-chris-quinn

Make sure you are logged in to get the correct pricing for your membership type.

07/09/2026

🎓 Recent Graduate Veterinarian Tip

ASAV Executive Committee Member Dr Carina Christensen shares this important career tip:

"Remember that at a job interview, you're interviewing the clinic as much as they're interviewing you."

Take the time to ask the right questions, spend time in the workplace, and get a feel for the team, culture, support, and learning opportunities. The right job is about more than securing a position. It's about finding the right fit for your career and wellbeing.

04/09/2026

AVA webinar brought to you by IDEXX | Updates on Thrombocytopenia- diagnosis and therapy | Dr Graham Swinney

This session provides an up‑to‑date, clinically practical review of thrombocytopenia in veterinary patients, focusing on improved diagnostic accuracy and evidence‑based treatment strategies. It outlines the major causes of low platelet counts — including immune‑mediated disease, infectious triggers, neoplasia, drug reactions, and bone marrow disorders — and highlights how to differentiate true thrombocytopenia from pseudothrombocytopenia through correct sampling and analyser interpretation.

Find out more when you register.

📅 Wednesday 30th September 2026
🕖 8pm
🖥 Online
⏳️ 1 hour

Free for AVA members, $50 for non-members.

Register by heading to the AVA website under Learning and Events > Upcoming webinars (live). Or use the link below. Make sure you are logged in first to get your member price.

https://www.ava.com.au/event/ava-webinar-brought-to-you-by-idexx-updates-on-thrombocytopenia-diagnosis-and-therapy-dr-graham-swinney

02/09/2026

Introducing Micro Learnings – A Flexible New Way to Start Your CVP Journey 🐾

The AVA is expanding the Chartered Veterinary Practitioner (CVP) education program with the launch of Micro Learnings — short, 100% online, self-paced modules — complete in just 3–6 hours.

✅ Earn CPD points
✅ Get credit towards a CVP Course
✅ Wellbeing & business topics the whole team can join in on

🔗 Explore the modules: https://bit.ly/3UjRfWj

Also can use the link in our bio to find out more!

31/08/2026

Are you a veterinary academic or educator? We want to hear from you.

The AVA | THRIVE Veterinary Community Wellbeing Survey helps create a vital snapshot of wellbeing across Australia's veterinary sector and informs future support programs and advocacy efforts.

📅 Closes 15 September
⏱️ 20 minutes
🔒 Anonymous

Take the survey using the link below.
https://q.surveys.unimelb.edu.au/jfe/form/SV_bkr2J7mnmWwGUdw

31/08/2026

Foundations of fundoscopy in small animals

Dr Paul McCarthy

You are invited to register for our upcoming webinar. Please see below for further details and to register.

📅 Wednesday 9 September 2026
🕖 8pm AEST
⏳️ 60 Minutes
🖥 Online - wherever you like!

The talk will discuss both the practical component of performing fundoscopy & the interpretation of common findings in small animals.

Paul graduated with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Sydney. Following graduation, Paul undertook a multidisciplinary internship at Northside Veterinary Specialists, followed by an ophthalmology internship and residency with the Eye Clinic for Animals. Paul has an interest in research and has published in several veterinary journals and presented at conferences both overseas and in Australia. In 2024 he was the recipient of the Vision for Animal Foundation (VAF) residents research grant for research he is currently conducting into hearing loss in dogs with sudden acquired retinal degeneration syndrome. Paul is passionate about teaching and currently assists with teaching small animal ophthalmology to second and third year students at the University of Sydney.

Register using the URL below or by heading to the AVA website under Learning and Events.
https://www.ava.com.au/event/asav-webinar-foundations-of-fundoscopy-in-small-animals-dr-paul-mccarthy

30/08/2026

Does anyone want to go back? We do! 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️

We're loving reliving some of the memories from the ASAV Annual Conference 2026 at Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort. We hope you all had as great a time as we did!

From the learning and networking to the laughs and unforgettable moments, it was a conference to remember. And one important question remains... 🦓 has the zebra recovered? 😂

Don't forget to complete the conference feedback survey. Not only do we value your feedback, but you'll also get access to even more photo previews from the event! 📸

Thank you for being part of such a fantastic conference. We can't wait to do it all again!

28/08/2026

Highly recommend checking this out!

Introducing Micro Learnings – A Flexible New Way to Start Your CVP Journey 🐾

The AVA is expanding the Chartered Veterinary Practitioner (CVP) education program with the launch of Micro Learnings — short, 100% online, self-paced modules — complete in just 3–6 hours.

✅ Earn CPD points ✅ Get credit towards a CVP Course ✅ Wellbeing & business topics the whole team can join in on

🔗 Explore the modules: https://bit.ly/3UjRfWj

25/08/2026

🎓 Starting out in veterinary practice can be both exciting and challenging.

A valuable tip from ASAV Executive Committee Member, Dr Michael O'Donoghue, for recent graduate veterinarians: Don't be afraid to seek professional help.

Looking after your mental health is just as important as caring for your patients. Remember, you don't have to face challenges alone. We are here to support you every step of the way.

💙 Mental health matters.

20/08/2026

✨What an incredible ASAV Annual Conference 2026!✨

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make this year's conference such a fantastic event. It was amazing to connect, learn, share ideas, and celebrate together.

We would also like to extend our sincere thanks to our sponsors. We simply couldn't do this without your support. Thank you for helping make the conference possible.

A special shout out to all the staff and volunteers who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to bring everything together. Your hard work and dedication did not go unnoticed.

We hope everyone had a wonderful time and enjoyed the experience as much as we did!

And yes... apologies for the weather! ☔ We can't control Mother Nature, but hopefully next year in Cairns we'll be greeted with a lot more sunshine. ☀️

Until then, thank you once again and safe travels home to everyone. To all who are staying on for the masterclass we hope you enjoy it! We look forward to seeing you in Cairns for ASAV Annual Conference 2027!