
Message from Congress President
1st Asian Veterinary Nursing Conference 2026

Miss Chong Su Via
Congress President &
MAVNA President
Dear Colleagues and Friends,
On behalf of the Organising Committee of the 1st Asian Veterinary Nursing Conference (AVNC 2026), it is our honour to extend this formal invitation to you to attend our inaugural conference, which will take place in Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from 29th to 31st March 2026.
The AVNC has been established as a dedicated platform to advance and elevate the veterinary nursing profession across Asia. This landmark event brings together veterinary nurses, technicians, assistants, educators, and industry partners to promote knowledge exchange, strengthen professional standards, and foster meaningful regional collaboration. As this is our very first conference, we are committed to delivering a purposeful and impactful programme that supports the long-term growth and recognition of the veterinary nursing profession throughout the region.
Guided by the theme “Empowering Veterinary Nurses: Elevating Animal Care through Collaboration, Compassion and Competence”, AVNC 2026 aims to inspire professional development, showcase innovation in clinical practice, and build enduring partnerships among Asian countries.
The conference will feature a comprehensive line-up of lectures, workshops, poster presentations, and networking opportunities, led by experienced veterinary professionals from across the region and beyond. We anticipate strong participation from veterinary nurses, students, industry representatives, and members of various veterinary associations throughout Asia.
Your presence at AVNC 2026 will play a meaningful role in enriching discussions, broadening perspectives, and strengthening the collective efforts of the Asian veterinary nursing community. We believe your involvement will contribute greatly to fostering a collaborative and forward-looking environment for all participants.
We look forward to warmly welcoming you to Kuala Lumpur, a vibrant and multicultural city, as we gather for this significant milestone in advancing veterinary nursing in Asia.
Yours sincerely,
Ms Chong Su Via
Congress President of Asian Veterinary Nursing Conference (AVNC 2026)
President of Malaysian Association of Veterinary Nursing and Assistants (MAVNA)
About the Organizing Committee
Behind the 1st Asian Veterinary Nursing Conference (AVNC 2026) is a dedicated team of passionate professionals from the Malaysian Association of Veterinary Nurses and Assistants (MAVNA) and our esteemed partners from different part of Asian countries. United by a shared vision to elevate the standards of veterinary nursing across Asia, our committee brings together individuals with diverse expertise in clinical practice, education, event coordination, and international collaboration.
Together, we are committed to creating a meaningful and inspiring conference experience that celebrates excellence, fosters professional growth, and strengthens the global veterinary nursing community.

Meet the Team Behind AVNC 2026

Ms Chong Su Via
CPVN (Anesthesia)
President of MAVNA Malaysia
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Ms Susanna Taylor
RVN, VTS (Anesthesia)
Hong Kong
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Assoc. Prof. Nobuyoshi Murao
Ph.D, M.S, VNCA(Japan)
Certified Veterinary Nurse
(Australia & Japan)
Japan

Mr. James Low
MS, CVT, RLATG, CMAR, ILAM
President of SVNTC
Singapore

Dr Mik O’Leary
BVSc, Dip VET, Dip TDD
Education and International Operations
Supervisor, AIRC Australia

Mr Leo H. Gonzaga
BSc.Veterinary Technology(Philippines),
Elite-FFCP, CIPL, SRMP
President of PVTNA
Philippines

Ms SooYeon Kim
MSc
President of Korea Veterinary
Nurses Association (KVNA)
South Korea

Ms Wijayati Andadari
Chaiman of Indonesia Veterinary Paramedic Association (IVPA/PAVETI)
Indonesia

Veterinary Technology Association of Thailand
University of Kasersart,
Thailand
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