AVBC is a public company limited by guarantee, governed under its Constitution and overseen by an AVBC Board. AVBC’s purpose is to advance education by ensuring and maintaining the standards, curriculum, training and assessment of veterinary education (Constitution, clause 1.1).
In support of this purpose AVBC has the following core functions:
- Providing a forum for discussion, advice and co-operation among the veterinary registration boards in Australia and New Zealand
- Encouraging and ensuring the expertise and quality of veterinary services to the public in the Australian and New Zealand general community
- Promoting consistency, quality and public confidence in veterinary standards
- Assuring and promoting uniform veterinary educational standards through accreditation of veterinary schools, the Australasian Veterinary Examination, assessment of veterinary qualifications for migration and assessment of specialist qualifications
- Working with jurisdictions and other entities to advocate for and represent the Australasian veterinary regulatory community
The AVBC does not:
- Have legislative power to impose any of its decisions on any participating member Board
- Register veterinarians or veterinary specialists
- Manage concerns or complaints in regard to veterinarians or veterinary practices
- Give advice on migration or visas
Useful Contacts
Migration and Visas
For details about migrating to Australia or getting a visa as a veterinarian, contact the Department of Home Affairs.
Veterinary Registration
Concerns & Complaints
Veterinary Regulation
If you have a question about veterinary laws and licensing, contact the member board in the relevant jurisdiction.
AVBC is a public company limited by guarantee, governed under its Constitution and overseen by an AVBC Board. AVBC’s purpose is to advance education by ensuring and maintaining the standards, curriculum, training and assessment of veterinary education (Constitution, clause 1.1).