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Australasian Veterinary Boards Council, PO Box 159, Collins Street West, Melbourne (2026)

07/08/2024

Supporting Document Requirements

Your documents must meet the following requirements:

Colour scan of the ORIGINAL document No black and white documents will be accepted unless the original document is black and white.
Resolution: >300dpi/ppi – find out how to check the resolution of a document here.
Include all edges and corners
All text must be readable
Have visible security features (such as the issuing authority’s official stamp, seal, signatures, hologram etc)pdf format
Each document must be provided in a separate pdf.
Where a document has more than one page and/or side, please ensure all pages and sides are scanned and combined into the one file.
Name each file with your SURNAME and content. For example, SMITHApplicationform.pdf, SMITHPassport.pdf, SMITHTranscript.pdf
Compressed files (e.g. zip) will not be accepted
Your assessment will be delayed if your documents do not meet the above requirements and, in all cases, the AVBC reserves the right to request to see the original document(s).

Digital documents
Some official documents that have been issued digitally may not meet our resolution standards.

In these cases, the applicant must ensure that AVBC can verify these documents; this means providing AVBC with any relevant weblinks and passwords.

You may need to organise for the issuing authority of these documents to contact AVBC directly ([email protected]) in order to verify the authenticity of these documents.

You are required to provide two copies of a colour passport photograph, taken within the past twelve months:

A colour scan of the original photo at a resolution of 300dpi
A colour scan of a page including a copy of the same photo together with a certifier’s signature.
Follow these steps:

Create a single-page document with a colour photocopy of your passport photo at the top of the page.
Beneath the photograph, request a person who is eligible to certify documents to certify that “This is a true photo of you
Ensure that your certifier has included a legible signature, together with contact and registration details and an email address.
Scan the entire page in colour, at 300dpi.

07/08/2024

This application is for an Initial Assessment of your ELIGIBILITY to undertake the professional examinations in veterinary science. It is NOT an application to sit the AVE.

Assessment of eligibility to undertake the examinations is STEP 1 in the process, followed by:

STEP 2: Preliminary Examination – called the AVE Preliminary MCQ Examination, a computer-based multiple choice question examination; and
STEP 3: Clinical Examination – called the AVE Final (Clinical) Examination.
If you are assessed as eligible, you will be placed on an AVE candidates’ contact list and will receive information from the AVE Coordinator from time to time, including application forms for upcoming examination sessions.

Background
The eligibility assessment is conducted by the Australasian Veterinary Boards Council Inc (AVBC) for overseas trained veterinarians who wish to practise their profession in Australia or New Zealand and who do not have a primary veterinary qualification which is recognised for registration here.

The AVBC assesses your eligibility by checking the following:

That you have a minimum 4-year primary veterinary qualification from a veterinary school on the AVMA ECFVG®-list of veterinary colleges or the World List of Universities;
That you are registered or eligible to be recognised as a veterinarian of good professional standing in the country you studied your primary qualification;
That you have current English language proficiency to the standard required by AVBC.
Detailed information about the Australasian Veterinary Examination can be found in the “Information for AVE Candidates” Booklet.

Preparing your application
You must provide supporting documents that meet specific standards with your application. Download our supporting evidence checklist to ensure you have everything ready to apply.

Are you ready to apply for an AVE Eligibility Assessment?

03/08/2024

Key Takeaways:
The Australasian Veterinary Examination (AVE) is a comprehensive assessment for aspiring veterinarians in the Australasian region.
It involves multiple steps including eligibility, preparation, examination, and registration.
Passing the AVE opens doors to diverse career opportunities in various fields of veterinary medicine, allowing veterinarians to contribute to animal welfare and public health in Australasia.
Ready to embark on an adventure in animal care like no other? Welcome to unlocking your veterinarian dream in Australia by taking the Australasian Veterinary Examination (AVE)!

If you're passionate about animals and eager to make a real difference, Australia offers a vibrant landscape for your veterinary aspirations. From cuddly companions to majestic wildlife, the journey to becoming a vet in Australia is filled with excitement, challenges, and endless opportunities to heal, protect, and nurture our furry, feathered, and scaly friends.

Follow us for more as we dive deep into the world of veterinary medicine in Australia. From the nitty-gritty details of the examination process to the benefits of pursuing a career as a veterinarian in Australia, we've got you covered.

02/08/2024

Successful Completion of the AVE
The AVE Certificate in Veterinary Science entitles successful candidates to apply for full registration in any State or Territory in Australia or in New Zealand. They need to present the Certificate to the Veterinary Board in the State or Territory in which they intend to register or to the Veterinary Council of New Zealand. Once you are registered in Australia or New Zealand you will have the same rights and responsibilities as those of all other registered veterinarians in Australia or New Zealand.

Once you have passed the AVE you can apply to the AVBC for a skills assessment for migration if required.

If you have any questions about the AVE, please contact: [email protected]

02/08/2024

Governance
The Australasian Veterinary Boards Council is an incorporated association with the following members:

Voting members:
The state and territory Veterinary Boards of Australia
The Veterinary Council of New Zealand
Non-voting members:
Australian Veterinary Association Ltd (AVA)
New Zealand Veterinary Association Ltd (NZVA)
Each member organisation has a representative on Council.

Member Representatives

2023 - 2024
VPBNSW
Dr Mark Simpson
VPRBV
Dr John Harte
VSBQLD
Dr Fiona Thompson
VPBWA
Dr Tony Leeflang
VBT
Dr Debra Grull
ACTVPB
Dr Peter Gibbs
VBNT
Dr Vidya Bhardwaj
VCNZ
Dr Lindsay Burton (Chair)
VSBSA
Ms Sonya Beyers
NZVA
Assoc Prof Kate Hill
AVA
Assoc Prof David Beggs

Dr Julie Strous BVSc, PDM, GAICD began work with AVBC in 2001 and has been in the role of Executive Director since 2002. Her first task was to compile policies and procedures for veterinary accreditation in Australia and New Zealand. Since then she has participated in more than 35 university site visits. A highlight for her has been the opportunity to be part of the internationalisation of veterinary accreditation.

Dr Strous’ role in AVBC is to work with the Council and its committees to ensure the quality of the veterinary profession in Australia and New Zealand. Apart from veterinary school accreditation, AVBC administers statutory veterinary examinations and specialist assessments on behalf of the state and territory veterinary boards and the Veterinary Council of New Zealand.

Dr Strous is a veterinary graduate who has studied in a variety of areas, including ethics and theology, animal production in developing nations, and business. She has worked in mixed practice, sustainable farm management, chaplaincy, university teaching and management.

01/08/2024

AVBC Member Registration Boards
The Australasian Veterinary Boards Council is comprised of 8 member boards and councils, the Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) and the New Zealand Veterinary Association (NZVA).
Veterinary Practitioners Board of New South Wales

Veterinary Practice Board of Western Australia

Veterinary Board of Tasmania

Veterinary Surgeons Board of Queensland

Veterinary Surgeons Board of South Australia.

ACT Veterinary Practitioners Board

The Veterinary Practitioners Registration Board of Victoria

Veterinary Board of the Northern Territory

Veterinary Council of New Zealand

If your veterinary qualification is on the list of Qualifications Generally Recognised, you may apply for registration directly with the member board in the jurisdiction in which you wish to work.

01/08/2024

Australasian Veterinary Examination
Overview
The Australasian Veterinary Examination (AVE) is designed to assess, for registration purposes, the veterinary knowledge and clinical competencies of overseas qualified veterinarians whose veterinary qualifications are not recognised by State or Territory Registration Boards in Australia or the Veterinary Council of New Zealand.

If your qualifications do not enable you to apply for registration without further examination, the Australasian Veterinary Examination (AVE) is one pathway to veterinary registration in Australia or New Zealand.

For a broad overview of the practice of veterinary science in Australia, overseas-qualified veterinarians should read the Veterinary Science in Australia Booklet. Interested persons can request a copy.

For more detailed information about the Australasian Veterinary Examination, please request the Information for AVE Candidates booklet PDF file

01/08/2024

Veterinary Registration in Australia and New Zealand

To register as a veterinarian in Australia or New Zealand, contact the veterinary board in the jurisdiction in which you wish to work.

Veterinary Boards refer to the Qualifications Generally Recognised document, published by the AVBC.

If your qualifications do not enable you to apply for registration without further examination, options include:

enrolling at an Australasian veterinary school and completing the accredited veterinary program
or

sitting the Australasian Veterinary Examination (AVE). The AVE has been developed to assist veterinarians who qualified overseas to obtain registration in Australia or New Zealand. The examination ensures that eligible overseas veterinarians meet the standards required to practise in Australia and New Zealand.
For a general overview of registering and working as a veterinarian in Australia, read our Veterinary Science in Australia booklet for overseas veterinarians.

If you are registered as a veterinarian in one Australian jurisdiction, but wish to practice in another state or territory, find out more here.

01/08/2024

Structure
The Council addresses topics of common interest across jurisdictions.

Council comprises of a representative from each voting jurisdiction and a representative of AVA and NZVA. Council is ultimately responsible for all decisions related to accreditation and standards setting.

AVBC’s functions are carried out by a number of committees.

The operations committees are the Management Committee & Finance, Audit & Risk Management Committee:

Management Committee and the Executive Director take responsibility for day-to-day governance.
Finance, Audit and Risk Management Committee (FARMC) was established to develop policies for the appointment of auditors, to determine budget allocations, to define reporting templates and to develop strategies for managing risk.
There are currently four standards committees of AVBC. They are:

The Veterinary Schools Accreditation Advisory Committee (VSAAC)
Responsible for accreditation and recognition of veterinary programs (internationally and domestically)
The Advisory Committee on the Registration of Veterinary Specialists (ACRVS)
Responsible for assessment of veterinary specialists & their qualifications
The Australasian Veterinary Examination Committee (AVEC) (formerly “NVE Board of Examiners”)
Responsible for running the Australasian Veterinary Examination for veterinary graduates from non-accredited programs & providing skills assessments for veterinarians migrating to Australia
The Sustainable Practice Committee (SPC) – approved in November 2020
Responsible for improvement of post-registration standards, building public confidence and promoting healthy, sustainable practice for the profession.
At any one time there may be several working groups constituted to investigate matters such as veterinary specialist titles and continuing professional development.

31/07/2024

About AVBC

AVBC has the following core functions:
Providing a forum for discussion, advice and co-operation among the veterinary boards in Australia and New Zealand
Encouraging the standardisation and quality assurance of veterinary services to the community
Assuring and promoting uniform educational standards through accreditation of veterinary schools, the Australasian Veterinary Examination, assessment of veterinary qualifications for migration and assessment of specialist qualifications.

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
To become a registered veterinarian in Australia or New Zealand, contact the member board in the jurisdiction in which you want to work.
Concerns & Complaints
If you have a concern or wish to make a complaint about a veterinarian, contact the veterinarian’s registration board.
Veterinary Regulation
If you have a question about veterinary laws and licensing, contact the member board in the relevant jurisdiction.

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