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The Australasian Veterinary Boards Council's
purposes include:

  • Providing a forum for discussion, advice and co-operation among the veterinary boards in Australia and New Zealand
  • Encouraging the standardisation and quality assurance of veterinary services to the community in all jurisdictions
  • Assuring and promoting uniform educational standards through accreditation of veterinary schools, the Australasian Veterinary Examination, assessment of veterinary qualifications for migration and assessment of specialist qualifications

Latest News

July 1, 2025

Important Information about the AVE Preliminary (MCQ) Examination and AVE Eligibility Applications

The acceptance of further AVE eligibility applications has been paused as the available places in the 2026 MCQ examination have now been allocated. Please keep an eye on the AVBC web site for information on the submission of future AVE eligibility applications.
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November 25, 2024

Important Update on Migration Skills Assessment Fees Effective January 6, 2025

The Australasian Veterinary Boards Council (AVBC) would like to inform all stakeholders about upcoming changes to Migration Skills Assessment fees. These changes will take effect from January 6, 2025.
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September 2, 2024

First Working Party Meeting for Veterinary Nurses & Technicians: A Step Towards Statutory Regulation

On 21 August 2024, the inaugural meeting of the Regulation of Veterinary Nurses & Technicians Working Party (RVNT WP) took place, marking a significant milestone in the journey towards the professionalisation and statutory regulation of veterinary nurses (VNs) and veterinary technicians (VTs) in Australia.
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