The principal purpose of the VNCA is to promote the interests of Veterinary Nursing in Australia. The specific purposes of the VNCA are: To serve and represent Veterinary Nurses; To protect the professionalism of Veterinary Nurses; To promote the value of Veterinary Nurses as vital in delivery of quality Veterinary care; To advocate for the increased recognition of Veterinary Nurses across Australia; To support Veterinary Nurses through the provision of continuing education and networking opportunities; To strengthen the position of Veterinary Nurses across the Veterinary industry; and To engage all Veterinary Nurses across the Veterinary industry.