Welcome to new AVA President, Dr Warwick Vale

Dr Warwick Vale has become national President of the AVA, after serving the past 18 months on the Board. Warwick has 30 years experience in equine veterinary, with a passion in leadership, governance and clinical practice.

Dr Vale said he is delighted to be able to lead the association, along with it being an honour and privilege to be elected President of the AVA.

“As we work through these unprecedented times with bushfires and COVID-19 we are quickly establishing new ways of working through our digital platforms to provide continual education and ongoing communications. With 2021 being our centenary we will continue to ensure that we anticipate the future needs of the profession and most importantly promote and advance veterinary science within our profession and the wider community.

“I look forward to chairing a Board of skilled and passionately engaged directors, who are committed to the success of the profession,” said Dr Vale.

“I’d like to thank the AVA’s immediate past-president Dr Julia Crawford for her leadership during a difficult 12 months. Dr Crawford will remain on the Board for another year.

“We farewelled Drs Robert Johnson and Ken Jacobs, who have provided valuable guidance and assistance during their tenure on the AVA Board.

“We also look forward to working with new Board directors, Drs Sally Colgan and Alan Guilfoyle”

About Dr Warwick Vale

Warwick is an experienced equine practitioner who has practised in the Northern Suburbs of Perth for over 30 years. He has held numerous positions on the Equine Veterinarians Australia executive, including President, and during this time was involved in issues such as Hendra, Equine Influenza, Racing Licensing and governance change.

He is an ex-Chairman and Director of Equestrian Australia. Warwick has previously owned and managed a 5 veterinarian equine hospital and has previously owned mixed and small animal based practices. He is currently working consulting as an equine clinician and offering a veterinary business consultancy service.  Warwick is an AVA Fellow.

For further information and requests for interviews contact the AVA media office on 0439 628 898 or media@ava.com.au.

The Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) is the only national association representing veterinarians in Australia. Founded in 1921, the AVA today represents 9000 members working in all areas of animal science, health, and welfare.