# Australian Veterinary Association - AVA

- Dates: 17 May 2027 to 20 May 2027
- Location: Melbourne Convention Centre, Melbourne, Australia
- Address: 1 Convention Centre Place, South Wharf, Victoria, Australia
- Organiser: Australian Veterinary Association
- Industry: Health Tech
- Expected attendance: 920

## About

The AVA Conference is a premier event for veterinary professionals, focusing on emergency and critical care, disaster preparedness, leadership, teamwork, and decision-making in animal health systems. It aims to advance veterinary science, strengthen professional capability, and support personal growth for a wide range of veterinary roles.

## Who attends

The Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) Conference is the premier event for veterinary professionals across the country – bringing together more than 1,000 leading experts, practitioners and industry partners.

_As described by the organiser._

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.ava.com.au/events/list?tribe_eventcategory%5B0%5D=68)

## Where to stay

- **Causeway Inn on the Mall**: 80 m from the venue
  - [Hotel website](https://www.causeway.com.au/)
- **BreakFree Heritage on Little Bourke**: 120 m from the venue, 318 Little Bourke Street, 3000
  - [Hotel website](https://www.breakfree.com.au/heritage-on-little-bourke/)
- **Holiday Inn Bourke Street Mall**: 130 m from the venue, 296 Little Collins Street
- **Hotel Indigo**: 150 m from the venue
- **YTI Garden Hotel**: 180 m from the venue, 372-378 Little Bourke Street
  - [Hotel website](https://www.ytigarden.com/)
  - Phone: +61 3 9600 4000
- **Pullman Melbourne City Centre**: 180 m from the venue, 195 Swanston Street, 3000
- **Mercure Welcome**: 180 m from the venue, 265-281 Little Bourke Street
  - [Hotel website](https://www.mercurewelcome.com.au/)
- **Causeway 353 Hotel**: 200 m from the venue, 353 Little Collins Street, 3000
  - [Hotel website](https://www.causeway.com.au/)

## What people are saying

- [MEA Retrospective with Kandy Musgrave - Australian Veterinary Association](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xwtie3dtcbk)
  - www.businesseventstv.com.au - A look back at he history of MEA, the Meetings and Events Association of Australia, with Anthony Vallario from Business Events ...
- [Highlights of the Australian Veterinary Association Corporate dinner ...](https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Og0jDiCeQoU)
  - #corporatedj#corporatedjhire#corporatedjhirehobart Highlights of the Australian Veterinary Association Corporate dinner night. 11.10.25
- [Art of Mentoring Testimonial - Australian Veterinary Association (full ...](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xn8RoCYfQSs)
  - Monika Cole from the Australian Veterinary Association talks about how it was working with Art of Mentoring to implement and support a mentoring program for their graduates.

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/australian-veterinary-association-ava-melbourne/