Companion Animal Veterinarians Branch

Vision

A thriving companion animal veterinary profession in New Zealand. We work towards this by promoting and supporting all aspects of companion animal veterinary practice.

How we do this:

• We support our members’ Continuing Professional Development by providing educational opportunities such as newsletters, grants, the Veterinary Refresher Scheme and allegiance with international veterinary organisations.
• As the technical content experts regarding companion animal health and welfare for the NZVA, we contribute our knowledge to relevant NZVA advocacy and positions.
• We are a resource for the NZVA Veterinary Team, assisting with queries that arise in everyday practice.
• We recognise the outstanding work done by companion animal veterinarians with our annual service award and life memberships.
• We support projects that encourage responsible pet ownership and companion animal welfare by providing representation on the New Zealand Companion Animal Trust.
• We encourage clinical veterinarians to pursue research that benefits their patients by supporting Healthy Pets New Zealand as their Research in Practice partner.

Membership

CAV was established in 1972 as a Special Interest Branch of the New Zealand Veterinary Association (NZVA) for veterinarians with a focus on small animal work.

From 2021, membership is included for NZVA members as part of your annual subscription fee – sign-up when you join or renew your membership. To join outside the membership renewal period, please email membership@vets.org.nz.

Committee

The Companion Animal Veterinarians Branch is operated by an executive committee of up to nine veterinarians from around New Zealand. The committee has four meetings each year and supports the branch by providing opinions and expertise between meetings.

Being a member of the committee is an excellent means of professional development as well as a way to give back to the profession. Costs to attend meetings are covered by the branch, along with a locum fee. Members also receive NZVA conference registration at student rates and a complimentary ticket to the annual CAV dinner.

President
Natalie Lloyd

Vice President
Simon Clark

Treasurer
Kevanne McGlade

Secretary
Sally Aitken

Members

• Toni Anns
• Nina Field
• Becky Murphy
• Shanaka Sarathchandra

Companion Quarterly Editor
Sarah Fowler

Life members

These are CAV members recognised for the outstanding service they have provided to the branch over their careers:

Dr Boyd Jones

Dr Maggie Gething

Dr Catherine Smith

Dr Ross Blanks

Dr Allan Bell

Contact us

You can get in touch with our committee by emailing cav@vets.org.nz or through the NZVA office.