Advocacy for employed veterinarians in Aotearoa New Zealand.
WELCOME
Welcome to the website of The Aotearoa New Zealand Employed Veterinarians Union Manatōpū Inc.,
more commonly known as the Aotearoa Veterinarians' Union, or the AVU.
As a Union, we exist to support our members. We are always contactable at
“Unionism is about giving working people the collective strength to stand up and be counted.”
Ken Douglas
Union leader, Federation of Labour/NZ Council of Trade Unions.
About Us
The Aotearoa Veterinarians' Union, or AVU, was formed in August 2025. Officially called Aotearoa New Zealand Employed Veterinarians Union Manatōpū Inc., the AVU stands as a voice for veterinarians in Aotearoa, mostly those employed in veterinary clinics. To ensure their safety, to protect their health, both mental and physical, and to advocate for equitable remuneration.
“The gains of working people were never handed down from above; they were won by struggle.”
Pat Kelly
“We are all our brother’s keeper.”
Mick Savage
“The welfare of the people is the supreme law.”
Peter Fraser