AVNAT Framework & policies now available
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Application Guide now available
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Applications open
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AVNAT Online Register
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2020 Online Learning and Recurrent Courses
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2020 Courses and Seminars
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2019 Online Learning and Recurrent Courses
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2019 Courses and Seminars
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Enquiries
avnat@vnca.asn.au
P: 03 9586 6022
The Veterinary Nurses Council of Australia (VNCA) launched the Australian Veterinary Nurse and Technician (AVNAT) Registration Scheme on 1 April 2019.
AVNAT is the national registration scheme for veterinary nurses and veterinary technicians involved in clinical, management or academic areas.
Veterinary nurses and veterinary technicians can belong to a professional body that advocates for the professionalism of the veterinary nurse and veterinary technician. Under current Australian legislation there is no definition of what a veterinary nurse is. Outside of WA there is no regulation or statutory code of conduct and no requirement to maintain currency and fitness to practise within veterinary nursing. The VNCA has taken the position that unqualified and unregulated veterinary staff potentially expose the public and animal patients to harm and increase liability for veterinary practices.
By creating the AVNAT Registration Scheme, the VNCA has established a thorough and transparent self-regulation program that will set standards of professional practice across the veterinary nursing industry.