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).
Current committee members

Chris Smith
President
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine 2018

Isabel Goldsmith
Secretary
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine 2023

Staff of SAVS
The University of Adelaide, Associate Professor

Manhei Ma
Newsletter
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine 2014

Angus Misan
Social Media/Marketing
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine 2018

Joanna Nelson
Social Media/Marketing
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine 2023

Tobias Threadgold
Sponsorship Coordinator
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine 2022

Meg Learey
Mental Health Advocate
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine 2013

Peter Atkinson
Committee Member
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine 2019

Lily Horner
Committee Member
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine 2022
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.
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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
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
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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)
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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.
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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.