On 8 May 2021, Minister Alex Hawke announced that the occupation of Veterinarian (234711) has been added to the Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List (PMSOL) and will be given priority processing for employer-sponsored nominations and visa applications.
In recent months, the topic at the forefront of everyone’s minds is the skills shortage facing the Australian and New Zealand veterinary profession. The shortage
After ten years of dedicated service to AVBC, Prof Jeffcott will be ending his second term as Chair of Australasian Veterinary Examination Committee (prev Board of Examiners) at the end of December.
We are still seeking feedback on the application of English language skills requirements at registration. AVBC has been the gatekeeper for English language for overseas graduates taking examinations or skills assessment for migration.
Today at its final Council meeting for 2020, Australasian Veterinary Boards Council (AVBC) announced the establishment of a new standing committee, the Sustainable Practice Committee (SPC).
The AVBC has been working closely with the Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) and Veterinary Schools of Australia and New Zealand (VSANZ) to monitor the impacts of the COVID pandemic on veterinary education.
