If you are a veterinarian migrating to Australia under a skilled migration visa category, AVBC must assess your qualifications and skills. The AVBC is the only specified assessing authority approved by the Australian Government for the occupation of Veterinarian (ANZSCO Code 234711) under the Migration Regulations 1994. AVBC will review your qualifications, registration, and, where relevant, your work experience to determine if you meet the professional standards required in Australia. Our assessment is independent and based on the standards set for veterinarians in Australia. This helps maintain the quality and integrity of Australia’s skilled workforce and ensures that migrants are ready to contribute effectively in their field.
You can apply for a Migration Skills Assessment with AVBC if you:
- Hold FULL registration (without conditions) with an Australian Veterinary Registration Board
- Meet AVBC’s English Language Standards
Veterinary Nurses wishing to apply for a skills assessment should contact VETASSESS.
What is a migration skills assessment?
A migration skills assessment is a formal, evidence-based process that checks whether your qualifications and/or work experience (where applicable) as a veterinarian meet the standards required to work in Australia. This assessment is a key step for many skilled migration visa applications. It ensures that your skills are comparable to those expected of Australian-trained professionals in this occupation.
What is a migration skills assessment does not do
- It does not guarantee a visa. A suitable skills assessment outcome is one requirement for a skilled migration visa. The Department of Home Affairs makes the final decision on your visa application.
- It does not provide registration or licensing. A migration skills assessment is separate from professional registration. You will need to hold full registration without conditions with one of the Australian veterinary boards before submitting an application.
- It is not a job offer or employment guarantee. Employers have their own recruitment requirements.
- It does not provide immigration advice. AVBC cannot advise you on which visa to apply for or your chances of success.
Migration Queries
AVBC’s role is to assess your skills and qualifications for migration purposes. We do not provide migration advice or information on appropriate visa selection, as this is outside of our scope. The Department of Home Affairs is responsible for all visa decisions. While AVBC assesses your skills, only the Department of Home Affairs can grant a visa. They determine which visa subclasses require a skills assessment and set the overall requirements for migration. The Department will only accept a skills assessment issued by the relevant assessing authority for your nominated occupation.
For further information on migration processes and requirements, please contact the Department of Home Affairs, an Australian Embassy, Consulate or High Commission, or a migration agent registered with the Migration Agents Registration Authority.
For veterinarians wishing to migrate to New Zealand, please contact the Veterinary Council of New Zealand directly.
For all other queries, please contact skills@avbc.asn.au