Veterinary community wellbeing survey

The Board encourages veterinary practitioners in Victoria to participate in the 2026 AVA|THRIVE Veterinary Community Wellbeing Survey.

This is an anonymous survey which collects information on the current state of mental health and wellbeing of the veterinary community.

The AVA has invited everybody in the veterinary community to participate. Veterinarians can be in clinical practice or other industries, retired or not currently working. Veterinary team members and other stakeholders can also complete the survey, including vet nurses, practice managers, clinic administration staff and vet students.

The last survey of this kind led to important support programs, including the 'THRIVE mental health and wellbeing framework' and 'Cultivating safe teams program'. Survey results will help advocates, policy makers and THRIVE program managers to address the challenges and identify the strengths that protect the sector.

Survey link: AVA | THRIVE Veterinary Community Wellbeing Survey
Ethics approval: 34179, University of Melbourne
Closing date: Mid-June 2026 (or until significant response received)