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September newsletter

Call for trustees

We are looking for members who may be interested in joining the Board of Trustees. Becoming a trustee is a rewarding way to give back to the AVA, help shape its future and ensure that it continues to meet the needs of its members. New perspectives and fresh ideas are always welcome, and we encourage anyone interested in learning more about the role to get in touch with a member of the Board for an informal discussion.

You can contact us via our online form: https://ava.eu.com/contact/ or by emailing us at: secretary@ava.eu.com.

AVA GENERAL MEETING

New website

VAA access

VAA has moved to the ScienceDirect platform. Please use the following link to access VAA:  https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/veterinary-anaesthesia-and-analgesia

You need to activate your account to access VAA on the new platform- you should have received an email with instructions on how to activate. If you are having difficulties, contact Emeasocieties@elselvier.com

Masterclass on Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anesthesia in Small Animals

What happens when ultrasound meets anesthesia—and global veterinary expertise? Prof. Pablo E. Otero will lead this masterclass in collaboration with Utrecht University. It covers hands-on training in ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia for small animals, covering nerve blocks, advanced techniques, sonoanatomy, and practical clinical applications.

31th October, 2026

https://www.mindrayanimal.com/euveteducation/courses/Masterclass_on_Ultrasound-Guided_Regional_Anesthesia_in_Small_Animals

London Vet Show 2026

 

AVA Spring 2027 Meeting, Oslo, 19 – 21st May

More details TBA

AVA Foundation

The Foundation remains committed to advancing education in veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia and appreciates all contributions that help sustain this important work.

To learn more about the AVA Foundation, see: (https://ava.eu.com/trusts-and-grants/) and to donate, please use the QR code.

Research in Animal Anaesthesia Network

The RAAN discourse community and discussion forum is a useful way to contact other researchers and the RAAN aims to promote and support the involvement of veterinary anaesthetists in experimental research involving animals.

Please email: ResAnAnNet@gmail.com to enquire about becoming a member of RAAN.

Useful contacts and website

With lots of new member requests, it is a good time for us to ensure people know who to contact for any AVA queries they may have. Our goal has always been to support veterinary anaesthesia professionals by providing easy access to the latest resources, event information, and community news. All our information is on our website: https://ava.eu.com/ and it is regularly updated to ensure that you can speak to the right person. If you have any feedback or notice anything we can improve, please don’t hesitate to get in touch- your input helps us grow.

Contacts

President:
Lousie Clark president@ava.eu.com

Senior Vice President:
Mathieu Raillard senior-vice-president@ava.eu.com

Junior Vice President:
Ioannis Savvas junior-vice-president@ava.eu.com

Honorary Treasurer:
Nicole Studer treasurer@ava.eu.com

Honorary Secretary:
Latifa Khenissi secretary@ava.eu.com

Membership Secretary:
Katherine Robson membership@ava.eu.com

Newsletter Contact:
Alison Bennell newsletter@ava.eu.com

Committee Members:
Karine Portier and Fergus Coutts info@ava.eu.com

Nurse and Technician Representative:
Anja Styhm nurse@ava.eu.com

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