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EVA Equine and Dine

VBG Social Evening: Beers, Bites & Business

ASAV Dinner and Trivia Night

IVA Dinner

AVI Dinner

AVPH, AVCB, AVAW and VERA Combined Dinner

AVBM Dinner

ACV and SCGV Muster and Mingle

Tuesday 28 May 2024

EVA Equine and Dine

Tuesday 28 May 2024, 7.00pm-10.00pm

Plus 5 Bar at South Wharf, South Wharf Promenade

Kindly sponsored by Randlab

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.

AVA Member: $93
AVA group member/partner: $85
AVA student: $40
AVA new graduate: $40
Non-member: $186

VBG Social Evening: Beers, Bites & Business

Tuesday 28 May 2024, 7.00pm-10.00pm

Ludlow Bar and Dining, 6 Riverside Quay, Southbank

Kindly sponsored by Medechat/VetCheck 24/7

Join us for an evening of business and connection at the annual Veterinary Business Group Social Evening.

Whether you are an established member or looking to explore the Veterinary Business Group community, you are warmly invited to join us.

Enjoy a delightful selection of substantial canapés and drinks included with your ticket, as you engage in meaningful conversations and expand your professional network.

AVA member:$115
AVA Group member/partner: $115
AVA student:$105
AVA new graduate: $105
Non-member: $175

ASAV Dinner and Trivia Night

Tuesday 28 May 2024, 7.00pm-10.30pm

Cargo Hall, Wharf Promenade, 29 South Wharf

Come and join us for the ASAV Dinner and Trivia Night at Cargo Hall, one of the most sought-after locations in Melbourne. The venue boasts exquisite views across the city skyline and iconic Yarra River and is just a few minutes’ walk from the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.

It promises to be one of the ‘not to be missed’ social functions and it is open to all! So, gather your teams and brush up on your trivia and creative skills, there will be lots of fun prizes on offer! You will be challenged and entertained by our Quiz Master, food is included and there will be a cash bar available.

AVA member: $110
Group member/partner: $90
AVA student: $85
AVA New Graduate: $85
Non-member: $165

Wednesday 29 May 2024

IVA Dinner

Wednesday 29 May 2024, 7.15pm-10.00pm

Patsy’s, 213 Franklin Street Melbourne

Patsy’s is a meat-free wine bar who takes her cues from the wine bars of the Mediterranean; their food and wine that has grown from that agrarian culture. If you love wine and delicious food then Patsy’s is the place for you.

Includes vegan/vegetarian banquet.

Guests purchase own drinks.

AVA member: $110
AVA Group member/partner: $90
AVA student: $110
AVA new graduate: $110
Non-member: $135

AVI Dinner

Wednesday 29 2024, 7.00pm-10.00pm

BangPop Thai Restaurant, 35 South Wharf Promenade, South Wharf

BangPop offers Melbourne’s most vibrant Thai dining experience. Infused with a cheerful “no worries” vibe and splashed with vivid hues, BangPop welcomes everyone with open arms, embracing the lively spirit of Thai street food. Their meticulously crafted menu is a delightful mix of classic Thai salads, rich curries and hawker-inspired creations.

Includes 3 course Tuk Tuk banquet.

Guests to purchase own drinks.

AVA member: $88
AVA Group member/partner: $70
AVA student: $88
AVA new graduate: $88
Non-member: $105

AVPH, AVCB, AVAW and VERA Combined Dinner

Wednesday 29 May 2024, 7.00pm-10.00pm

The General Assembly, 9 South Wharf Promenade, South Wharf

Experience Melbourne’s iconic laneways within our South Wharf riverside pub. The delicious menu offers Melbourne’s latest food trends, while you sample a huge range of drinks and listen to local acoustic artists. Don’t leave without discovering the street art installations around the venue, featuring various local artists.

Includes 3 course "Feed Me" sharing menu.

Welcome drinks included then guests can purchase drinks from the bar.

AVA member: $105
AVA Group member/partner: $85
AVA student: $105
AVA new graduate: $105
Non-member: $127

AVBM Dinner

Wednesday 29 May 2024, 7.30pm-10.30pm

BangPop, 35 South Wharf Promenade, South Wharf

Come and join us for the AVBM Dinner at BangPop, Melbourne’s funkiest Thai Restaurant!

Gather and enjoy dinner with colleagues from all areas of the profession with an interest in behaviour.

A three course banquet is included and there will be a cash bar available.

AVA Member: $100
AVA Group Member/Partner: $80
AVA Student: $75
AVA New Graduate: $75
Non-Member: $150

ACV and SCGV Muster and Mingle

Wednesday 29 May 2024, 7.00pm-10.00pm

The Ludlow Bar and Dining, 6 Riverside Quay, Southbank.

Welcome to Muster and Mingle – a gathering tailored for rural and regionally-based veterinarians attending the AVA conference. Co-hosted by the Australian Cattle Vets and the Sheep, Camelid and Goat Vets, Muster and Mingle promises a fun evening of collegiality, networking, and the opportunity to forge connections. Meet vets from across Australia who understand the challenges that come with living and working in regional communities, where your clients are often your mates and footy practice might turn into an impromptu consultation.

The Muster and Mingle will be an unforgettable event, where meaningful bonds are formed and stories flow freely, accompanied by hearty canapés and complimentary drinks. Cheers!

AVA Member: $116
AVA Group Member/Partner: $116
AVA Student: $88
AVA New Graduate: $88
Non-Member: $180

Acknowledgement of Country

The AVA acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Naarm, the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people of the Kulin Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and to Elders of all First Nations communities.

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