Benefits of getting involved

Promote responsible pet ownership

Responsible pet owners are the cornerstone of local veterinary practices, and AVA PetPEP is an inspirational investment in the pet owners of the future. An independent evaluation from the University of Queensland showed that:

58% of children in families without a pet asked to become owners after taking part in the program and 20% of families became pet owners as a result of an AVA PetPEP experience.

Promote your practice

An AVA PetPEP visit will help raise your practice's profile in your own community. AVA PetPEP encourages practices to use their logos in activity sheets used during school visits that are usually taken home and seen by the family. It's also a great opportunity to hand out practice sample bags and promotional material to local school children.

AVA PetPEP activity promotes the program within the media. There are over 200 media releases from AVA each year about local school visits.

Staff satisfaction

Vets and vet nurses can take a real ‘hands on’ approach to educating the next generation of pet owners through their employer's involvement with AVA PetPEP. It's an opportunity to introduce variety and greater community involvement in the daily work of your employees.

Demonstrate your commitment to the community

People want to support a business that supports the community, and actions speak louder than words. Being involved with AVA PetPEP is a visible demonstration of your values and care for the community.