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Advancing education by ensuring and maintaining the standards, curriculum, training and assessment of veterinary education

  • Providing a forum for discussion, advice and co-operation among the veterinary boards in Australia and New Zealand
  • Promoting consistency, quality and public confidence in veterinary standards
  • 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
  • Work with jurisdictions and other entities as required in advocating for and representing the Australasian veterinary regulatory community in engagement with governments, veterinary regulators, professional and international bodies
  • Encouraging and ensuring the expertise and quality of veterinary services to the public in the Australian and New Zealand general community

Latest News

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October 30, 2026

Expression of Interest: Australasian Veterinary Examination (AVE) – Committee and Examination Leadership Roles

The Australasian Veterinary Boards Council (AVBC) invites Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from suitably qualified and experienced veterinarians interested in contributing to the governance, quality assurance, technical leadership and delivery of the Australasian Veterinary Examination (AVE).
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September 23, 2026

Update on AVBC and RCVS Accreditation Arrangements

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July 14, 2026

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

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