Roseworthy Veterinary Alumni Committee

Supporting and engaging our veterinary alumni

The Committee is supported by a dedicated team of volunteers who help our聽veterinary alumni connect with each other and the School of Animal and Veterinary Science (SAVS).

Join the committee

Are you interested in representing your fellow alumni and broadening your networks. Or you might even have a great idea for a new initiative. The RVA network committee is currently looking for motivated and engaged individuals to join the committee for 2026. Numerous roles will need to be filled, including Vice-President, Treasurer, Student Representative and General Committee Member positions. For more information contact the RVA through , or via the Alumni Relations office at alumni@adelaide.edu.au, or simply fill out the Expression of interest form below so we can get in touch!

  • Current vacancies

    Vice President

    Responsibilities:

    • The Vice-President is expected to serve at least a two-year term. Should the President step-down from that position at the end of either of those years, the VP has the first option to assume that role
    • Should the President be unable to continue in that role at any time, the VP will then become the President
    • Fill-in for the President for any event they are unable to attend
    • Complete the annual University grant application and then the funding acquittal report
    • Assist the President where needed

    Treasurer

    Responsibilities:

    • Receive quarterly updates from Alumni Relations Coordinator (ARC)聽and report to committee on finances聽
    • Ensure expenses required for each event/activity can financially be covered
    • Liaise with ARC about any payments that need to be made

    Social Media/Marketing

    Responsibilities:

    • Administrate the network's social media profiles, specifically Facebook and Instagram, including publishing posts, creating events, checking direct messages and monitoring threads
    • According to the individual's skill set, designing graphics to advertise and promote events including for CPD's and social events
    • Ensuring sponsorship requirements are tracked and met (in conjunction with sponsorship coordinator)

    General committee member

    Responsibilities:

    • Assist with聽 organisation of annual events聽
    • Input ideas for all events/activities
    • Jump in to assist with smaller events聽
      • UofA AVSA industry night聽
      • AVA conference social drinks
    • Promote all events and activities (survey, CPD, Newsworthy, Podcast episodes) to each year level and private RVA members page聽
    • Take photos (with permission from attendees) if attending any RVA events to be used for social media and Newsworthy
  • Criteria

    • 骋谤补诲耻补迟别听of one or more of the following degrees: 1.聽BSc (Veterinary Bioscience) or equivalent, 2. DVM, 3. MVStud, 4. PhD (Vet Sci)聽
    • Once a month 1-2hr Teams meeting聽
    • Timely communication and actioning tasks between meetings via email and Teams
    • If general committee member, then assisting in organising at least one of the events of the year
    • Attending RVA network events (when possible)
    • Terms of Reference

    Please contact聽Liz Nicholson, Alumni Relations Coordinator听补迟听alumni@adelaide.edu.au聽or +61 8 8313 5800 for further information about these opportunities.

    Please note that these roles are voluntary, and no remuneration is provided to committee members.

  • Expressions of interest

    Expressions of interest are now open for alumni to join the RVA Network Committee. New members will have a key role in driving RVA activities for the next 24 months.

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Current committee members

Chris Smith

Chris Smith

President
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine 2018

Isabel Goldsmith

Isabel Goldsmith

Secretary
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine 2023

Wayne Boardman

Wayne Boardman

Staff of SAVS
The University of 亚洲色吧,聽Associate Professor

Man-hei Ma with cat

Manhei Ma

Newsletter
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine 2014

Angus Misan

Angus Misan

Social Media/Marketing
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine 2018

Joanna Nelson

Joanna Nelson

Social Media/Marketing
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine 2023

Tobi and emu

Tobias Threadgold

Sponsorship Coordinator
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine 2022

Meg Learey

Meg Learey

Mental Health Advocate
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine 2013

Peter Atkinson

Peter Atkinson

Committee Member
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine 2019

Lily Horner and dogs

Lily Horner

Committee Member
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine 2022