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The Australasian Veterinary Boards Council (AVBC)
serves its members and the public by:

  • 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
  • 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

March 16, 2023

AVBC Sets New Standard for Veterinary Graduates with Release of Day One Competencies

AVBC has released its new Day One Competencies (D1Cs) for veterinary graduates, which come into effect on 1 January 2024. The competencies will help ensure that veterinary graduates in Australia and New Zealand have the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed for their professional careers and continued career development. 
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February 24, 2023

AVBC Publishes Sustainable Practice Forum Report

The report summarises some of the topics and solutions that were discussed at Day One Competencies (D1Cs), support during clinical placements, the new graduate transition phase. defining the roles “Mentor”, “Coach”, and “Supervisor” for the veterinary sector, acknowledgment of the importance of Non-Technical Skills (NTS) and recognition of the issues in veterinary specialisation.
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February 23, 2023

AVE Preliminary (MCQ) Examination 2023 – Applications now closed

Applications for the 2023 MCQ have now closed. The next available sitting of the Preliminary (MCQ) Examination will be in 2024, likely in April.
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