Social Events
Welcome Reception and Exhibition opening

Welcome Reception and Exhibition Opening
Sunday 28 May, 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Exhibition Hall

Join us over drinks and canapes for the welcome reception and exhibition opening at 6.00pm  

Registration opens from 3:00pm.

Inclusive for registered delegates and accompanying guests.

Cost:

  • AVA member/Student/New Graduates: $80
  • Non-Member: $150
Happy Hour

Monday 29 May 2023, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Exhibition Hall

Inclusive for registered delegates and accompanying guests.

Additional tickets: $80

Charles Sturt University Alumni Reception

Monday 29 May 2023, 7:30pm – 9:30pm

Strathmore Hotel (Street Level) 129 North Terrace, Adelaide 
Capacity: 30

Charles Sturt Veterinary Science Alumni are invited to attend an evening to meet with fellow colleagues and friends. Charles Sturt undergraduate, postgraduate and academic colleagues are welcome.

Alumni:   $25

JCU Alumni Networking Event

Monday 29 May 2023, 7:00pm – 9:00pm

Add Strathmore Hotel (Street Level) 129 North Terrace, Adelaide 
Capacity: 25

Join your host Professor Margaret Reilly, Academic Head of Veterinary Science, to catch up, swap tales and enjoy a drink with fellow JCU Veterinary Alumni in a social setting. Undergraduate, postgraduate and academic alumni are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Alumni:   $15

University of Sydney Alumni Cocktail Reception

Monday 29 May 2023, 7:00pm – 11:00pm

Bar Cuba, The Union Hotel, 70 Waymouth St, Adelaide
Capacity: 70

Please join your fellow University of Sydney alumni for drinks and canapes

Alumni:   Complimentary

Veterinary Business Group Social Evening

Monday 29 May 2023, 7:30pm – 10:00pm

Melt CBD, 38 Waymouth Street, Adelaide 5000

Capacity: 60

Join fellow business-minded friends and colleagues at our annual VBG Social Evening. Dinner and Drinks included.

Cost:

  • AVA Member: $105
  • AVA SIG Member (VBG Member)/ Partner:  $95
  • AVA Student/New Graduate/Nurse:  $85
  • Non-Member: $190
Equine and Dine sponsored by Randlab

Monday 29 May 2023, 7:30pm – 9:30pm

Gallery Adelaide, 30 Waymouth Street, Adelaide
Capacity:  43

Please join us for a relaxing evening of collegiality and catching up with new and old friends. Substantial finger food, not a sit down dinner.

Cost:

  • AVA Member: $89
  • AVA SIG Member/Partner: $79
  • AVA Student/New Graduate/Nurse: $39
  • Non-Member: $178
ASAV Dinner & Trivia Night

Monday 29 May 2023, 7:30pm – 10:30pm

Hall K, Adelaide Convention Centre
Capacity: 70

Come and join us for the ASAV Trivia Night, it promises to be one of the ‘not to be missed’ functions. You will be challenged by Quiz Master David Neck. Food is included and there will be a cash bar.

Cost:

  • AVA Member: $102
  • AVA SIG Member/Partner: $84
  • AVA Student/New Graduate/Nurse: $84
  • Non-Member: $204
Happy Hour

Tuesday 30 May 2023, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Exhibition Hall

Inclusive for registered delegates and accompanying guests.

Additional tickets: $80

ASAV Recent Graduate Dinner

Tuesday 30 May 2023, 7:30pm – 10:30pm

Hall K, Adelaide Convention Centre

A casual dinner for 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022 graduates to share stories from their first years in practice with members of the ASAV Executive Committee and their peers.

Cost:

  • AVA Member: $140
  • AVA SIG Member: $125
  • AVA New Graduate: Complimentary
  • Non-Member: $280
AVBM Dinner

Tuesday 30 May 2023, 7:30pm – 10:30pm

APOTECA Bar & Restaurant - Cellar Restaurant, 118 Hindley St, Adelaide
Capacity: 30

Come meet and enjoy dinner with colleagues from all areas of the profession with an interest in behaviour. Food is included and it will be a cash bar.

Cost:

  • AVA Member: $95
  • AVA SIG Member/Partner: $78
  • AVA Student/New Graduate/Nurse: $78
  • Non-Member: $190
AVI Dinner

Tuesday 30 May 2023, 7pm-10pm

Strathmore Hotel, 129 North Terrace, Adelaide
Capacity: 30

A chance for AVI members across Australia to come together – 2 course dinner and drinks included.

Cost:

  • AVA Member/Partner: $110
  • AVA SIG Member/Partner: $85
  • AVA Student/New Graduate/Nurse: $60
  • Non-Member: $220
AVAG Dinner

Tuesday 30 May 2023, 7:30pm

Lady Burra Brewhouse, 4 Topham Mall Adelaide
Capacity: 25

Come and join us for a night of meeting and making friends and colleagues.  Dinner included, drinks at own cost.

Cost:

  • AVA Member: $75
  • AVA SIG Member/Partner: $60
  • AVA Student/New Graduate/Nurse: $60
  • Non-Member: $150
Happy Hour

Wednesday 31 May 2023, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Exhibition Hall

Inclusive for registered delegates and accompanying guests.

 

Additional tickets: $80

ACV Charity Concert

Wednesday 31 May 2023, 7:30pm – 9:00pm

Hall C, Adelaide Convention Centre
Sponsored by Hill’s Pet Nutrition and Covetrus (logos to be provided)

Come and relax to an evening of classical music kindly provided by the Australian Veterinary orchestra accompanied by Burnside Symphony Orchestra. All Proceeds donated to the Australian Veterinary Benevolent Fund to help vets in crisis and their families.

Cost:

  • AVA Member: $19
  • Non-member: $38
SCGV Dinner

Wednesday 31 May 2023, 7:00pm – 11:00pm

La Boca Bar & Grill, 150 North Terrace (inside Stamford Plaza), Adelaide
Capacity:  40

Chew the cud with colleagues from the cattle, sheep, camelid & goat veterinary professions. Join us for a three-course Argentinean meal in colourful surrounds. Three-hour drinks package included.

Cost:

  • AVA Member: $155
  • AVA SIG Member/Partner: $145
  • AVA Student/New Graduate/Nurse: $115
  • Non-Member: $310
AVCB, AVPH, AVAWE, and VERA - Combined Social Dinner

Wednesday 31 May 2023, 7:30pm – 10:00pm

Lady Burra Brewhouse, 4 Topham Mall Adelaide
Capacity: 40

Sample South Australia's infamous wine and delectable foodie pub grub with old friends, and new! Drinks not included.

Cost:

  • AVA Member: $75
  • AVA SIG Member/Partner: $60
  • AVA Student/New Graduate/Nurse: $60
  • Non-Member: $150
AVA ‘Winter Wonderland’ Gala Dinner and Awards Night

Thursday 1 June, 7:00pm for 7:30pm - Midnight

Panorama Rooms, Adelaide Convention Centre

It’s time to party! Come and celebrate the profession, its members and Award Winners.

Join us for a night of fun, frivolity and celebration. Includes two courses plus drinks, and entertainment.

Dress:  TBA

Cost:

  • Delegates and Partners: $175
  • Non-Delegates and Non-Members: $350