The next sitting of the AVE Preliminary (MCQ) Examination will be held on Friday, 17 April 2026.
Due to unprecedented demand for the AVE program, places in the 2026 MCQ Examination are limited and not guaranteed.
AVE Eligibility Assessment
Before applying for the MCQ Examination, you must first undergo an eligibility assessment.
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Eligibility applications must be submitted via the online application portal on the AVBC website.
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Eligibility assessments remain valid for three years.
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A current English language test result meeting AVBC standards must be included with your application.
Once deemed eligible, candidates will be invited to apply for the MCQ Examination during the enrolment window.
New AVE Eligibility Applications
The acceptance of new 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.
AVE Final (Clinical) Examination
AVE Clinical Examination sessions are held in Queensland only. These are typically offered in June and November each year and run over five days. The next available Clinical Examination session will be held between November and December 2025. Exact dates will be provided to eligible candidates in due course.
For further information about the Australasian Veterinary Examination process, click here.