May 28, 2026
Changes have been made to the assessment format of the Practical Surgery and Practical Anaesthesia sections of the AVE (Final) Clinical Examination
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
December 18, 2025
The Australasian Veterinary Boards Council Inc (AVBC) has unanimously approved a transition to a company limited by guarantee, marking a significant milestone in the organisation’s evolution as the peak body for veterinary education standards across Australia and New Zealand.