| updated 15 September, 2009 Veterinary Specialists A veterinary specialist is a registered veterinarian with an exceptionally high level of skill that is well above that of a practitioner in the same discipline. A specialist must have undergone extensive advanced supervised training, culminating in the passing of a rigorous set of examinations such as a Fellowship from the Australian College of Veterinary Scientists. Veterinarians who wish to be registered as specialists must meet stringent requirements relating to qualifications, experience and training. Under legislation in Australia and New Zealand, only registered specialists may claim specialist status. An assessment process for persons seeking specialist registration has been established by the registering authorities in Australia and New Zealand under the provisions of their respective legislation, to ensure that the public has access to advanced veterinary expertise. This process is conducted by a committee of the AVBC called Advisory Committee on Registration of Veterinary Specialists (ACRVS). The ACRVS undertakes assessments ONLY upon the request of a registering authority and no correspondence occurs with the person seeking specialist registration. If you are seeking specialist registration you should contact your local veterinary registration authority for the registration requirements. Revised Spec InfBooklet (incl. application form) September 2009 Revised Specialist Registration Information Booklet (including application form) September 2009 (pdf) The AVBC Inc makes every attempt to ensure that all material contained herein is accurate and complete but recommends that users check with the AVBC for the most up to date information.
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