The Hong Kong Veterinary Association Ltd.

The Hong Kong Veterinary Association is a voluntary organization for persons involved in the Veterinary Profession in Hong Kong (veterinarians and assistants). It was founded in 1982 and it is run by a group of enthusiastic veterinary surgeons as the executive committee.

In 2007, the HKVA has more than 170 active memberships and more than 200 listed memberships including 3 veterinary specialists.

Membership of the association comprises veterinarians from all aspects of veterinary employment, including small animal and equine practice and those working in industry and government positions. So, the professional interests of the membership embrace most areas of modern veterinary science.

A prime concern of the HKVA is the active promotion of continuing education for its membership, to ensure that Hong Kong veterinarians continue to be up to date with the most recent global veterinary knowledge. To these ends it organises regular evening seminars and hold an annual conference every May. It also helps to promote information through its website and regular monthly e-mail updates which are sent to all members.

In addition the association is currently making plans for an Accreditation Scheme of Hong Kong veterinary practices, to ensure that a high standard of service to the public is maintained.

Approaches to government are made from time to time on appropriate issues of public veterinary health, ensuring a balanced approach to public health issues of veterinary importance.

While not a statutory body, the HKVA welcomes enquiries from the general public on veterinary matters, and aims to give advice where appropriate.

Overall, the philosophy of the HKVA is very much to liase with the Hong Kong public on all matters regarding the veterinary profession.

For further information on the HKVA please visit our website at www.hkva.org