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How the Australasian Veterinary Examination works, what's on the MCQ and how to plan your study, written for overseas-qualified veterinarians.
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AVE MCQ exam guide (2027 sitting)
The Preliminary (MCQ) Examination is the second step of the Australasian Veterinary Examination, after the Eligibility Assessment and before the five-day Clinical Examination.
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How to register as an overseas-qualified vet in Australia or New Zealand
If your veterinary degree isn't recognised by the Australian state and territory boards or the Veterinary Council of New Zealand, the usual route to registration is the Australasian Veterinary Examination (AVE), run by the Australasian Veterinary Boards Council.
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