Roseworthy Veterinary Alumni Committee

Supporting and engaging our veterinary alumni

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

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Current committee members

Man-hei Ma with cat

Man-hei Ma

President 
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine 2014

Chris Smith

Chris Smith

Vice President
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine 2018

Isabel Goldsmith

Isabel Goldsmith

Secretary
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine 2023

Rory Speirs

Rory Speirs

Treasurer
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine 2022

Angus Misan

Angus Misan

Social Media
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine 2018

Mary McQuillan

Mary McQuillan

Staff of SAVS
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine 2016 

Sofia Canala

Sofia Canala

Sponsorship Coordinator
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine 2019

Meg Learey

Meg Learey

Mental Health Advocate
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine 2013

Michelle Lloyd with cats

Michelle Lloyd

General Committee, Podcast
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine 2015

Emma Maley

Emma Maley

General Committee, Podcast
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine 2021

Wayne Boardman

Wayne Boardman

General Committee
The University of Adelaide, Associate Professor

Join the committee

Do you want to be more proactive in our industry and broaden your network? All University of Adelaide Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) and Veterinary Bioscience graduates are eligible to join the RVA network committee, and we are currently looking for alumni representatives to fill current vacancies. If you are interested in being part of the committee please complete the application form below, and read our Terms of Reference which outlines all our objectives.

RVA network is currently calling for expressions of interest to join their committee. Positions types are currently open so apply now to be part of a committee that represents more than 1,300 alumni around the world.

Expressions of interest are open until Wednesday 30 October.

  • Current vacancies

    Treasurer

    Responsibilities:

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

    Sponsorship coordinator 

    Responsibilities:

    • Prepare sponsorship package for following year to be finalised by October (the year prior)
    • Mass emails sent to all companies in Nov (the year prior)
    • Follow up with companies 1 week post initial email and again at start of Dec or mid Jan post email 
    • Once a company has agreed on a sponsorship ensure they complete sponsorship form (at the end of sponsorship package) and connect them with ARC 
    • Ensure all events and activities the committee run thank sponsors appropriately 
    • Liaise with sponsors on materials to provide for events / activity (ie logo, food samples, flyers, video/audio etc)

    General committee member

    Responsibilities:

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

    • Graduate of the BSc (Veterinary Bioscience) and/or DVM degrees
    • Once a month 1-2hr Teams meeting 
    • 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 Liz Nicholson, Alumni Relations Coordinator at alumni@adelaide.edu.au 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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