Changes have been made to the assessment format of the Practical Surgery and Practical Anaesthesia sections of the AVE (Final) Clinical Examination
AVBC is seeking applications from outstanding leaders across three independent Chair positions. These are pivotal roles shaping veterinary education, examination and specialist recognition across Australia
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.
From 30 January 2026, the AVBC migration skills assessment fees will increase to align with changes in the Consumer Price Index (CPI).
The acceptance of further AVE eligibility applications has been paused as the available places in the 2026 MCQ examination have now been allocated. Please keep an eye on the AVBC web site for information on the submission of future AVE eligibility applications.
The Australasian Veterinary Boards Council (AVBC) would like to inform all stakeholders about upcoming changes to Migration Skills Assessment fees. These changes will take effect from January 6, 2025.
AVBC is delighted to announce that at the AVBC meeting on 18 July 2024, the Council agreed to accredit the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) veterinary science program.
Veterinarians must exercise caution in presenting their qualifications and affiliations, ensuring accurate representation and compliance with the legislation in the jurisdiction in which they are registered. This article provides advice on the appropriate use of post-nominals by veterinarians in Australia and New Zealand.
In Australia and New Zealand, the veterinary profession is regulated by veterinary statutory boards (VSBs)[1] in each jurisdiction. New Zealand has a single VSB regulating veterinarians – the Veterinary Council of New Zealand. Australia is a federation, so each jurisdiction independently regulates veterinarians, meaning there are 8 VSBs (“veterinary boards”) nationwide. The role of the VSBs is to safeguard the public and animal welfare by enforcing the veterinary acts within their respective jurisdictions.
AVBC is adjusting its migration skills assessment fees, set to take effect on 1 January 2024. For veterinarians migrating to Australia under a points-tested skilled migration category, AVBC is the specified assessing authority.
