Complete AVE preparation — Part I written, Part II practical & oral — plus the MANZCVS advanced-certification pathway.
Built for internationally trained veterinarians.
No card required — sample questions, a free lesson and an oral-exam session.
Expert-led courses designed for international veterinarians pursuing Australian registration and specialization
Comprehensive preparation for the Australasian Veterinary Examination
Advanced professional certification demonstrating expertise in veterinary fields
Sit a real viva with an AI examiner panel — you lead, the examiner reveals and probes — then get a met / not-met verdict on the 4-part AVE rubric. Try 2 scenarios free.
30 Written (Paper 1 & 2) + 28 Practical & Oral lectures with synchronized slides — hours of expert narration
Paper 1: Base Knowledge
Viva Voce: Small Animal Practice
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Two pathways to advance your veterinary career in Australia and New Zealand
Registration to Practice
Required for international veterinarians to obtain initial registration with AVBC and practice in Australia/New Zealand.
Exam Schedule
MCQ: April | Clinical: Mid & End of Year
Advanced Practitioner Status
Professional certification demonstrating advanced competency beyond general practice in specialized veterinary fields.
Career Advancement
Advanced Practitioner Recognition
AVE: Initial registration
MANZCVS: Advanced certification
AVE: Before practice
MANZCVS: After experience
AVE: General practice
MANZCVS: Middle-tier specialist
Everything you need to know about AVE registration and our courses
AVBC does not publish official headline pass rates, so there is no authoritative public figure. Verify current requirements directly with AVBC at avbc.asn.au.
Approximate historical figures: AVE examination fee around AUD $3,000-3,500, initial assessment fees around $1,200-1,500, plus AVBC registration fees. AVBC fees were CPI-adjusted effective 30 January 2026 — verify current fees directly with AVBC at avbc.asn.au before relying on these numbers for budgeting.
You cannot work as a veterinarian in Australia until you are fully registered with AVBC. However, you may work in related roles such as veterinary nurse assistant, animal care positions, or in completely different fields while preparing for your exams.
AVE (Australasian Veterinary Examination) is for initial registration to practice as a general veterinarian in Australia and New Zealand. MANZCVS (Membership of the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists) is an advanced professional certification that demonstrates expertise beyond general practice. It represents middle-tier advanced practitioner status, earned through rigorous examinations in specific veterinary fields.
The complete process typically takes 12-18 months from initial application to final registration. This includes credential assessment (2-3 months), exam preparation time (6-12 months), and waiting for exam dates. The MCQ exam is held in April each year, with Clinical exams offered mid-year and at the end of the year.
Yes, the AVE consists of both a Preliminary (MCQ) examination with 160 questions across two papers (80 each) totalling 4.5 hours, and a Clinical examination spanning 9 sections over 5 days. You must pass the MCQ first, then attempt the Clinical exam within 3 years and complete it within 5 years of passing the MCQ.
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Aligned with AVBC AVE format
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Comprehensive AVE Part I & Part II preparation for internationally trained veterinarians pursuing AVBC registration
Explore AVE & MANZCVS CoursesGdayVet is an online learning platform for international veterinarians preparing for the Australasian Veterinary Examination (AVE) and pursuing MANZCVS advanced practitioner certification. Our expert-led courses help overseas-trained veterinarians successfully register with the Australasian Veterinary Boards Council (AVBC) and build thriving careers in Australia.
