Vet Science Week 2026 is here!

Become an Examiner

Help uphold the College's examination standards — and grow your own. Members are invited to examine, or take part as an observer.

Members

Who can apply

2 ways

Examine or observe

Year-round

Express interest

Express your interest →

Why become an examiner?

The College invites Members to become examiners for future examination periods. Examining contributes to high-quality examinations and is a valued chance to meet new colleagues. It is a commitment not to be taken lightly, but is hugely rewarding. You can examine for your own subject, or take part as an observer.

How it works

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Express your interest

Email the Examinations Officer to put your name forward as an examiner or observer for your subject.

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Examiner training

Take part in College workshops covering blueprinting, writing higher-order questions, rubrics and multiple-choice questions.

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Take part in College workshops covering blueprinting, writing higher-order questions, rubrics and multiple-choice questions.

Take part in College workshops covering blueprinting, writing higher-order questions, rubrics and multiple-choice questions.

Subject Standards & Examination Committees

Each subject chapter has two committees that share responsibility for guidelines and exams, with succession planning.

Subject Standards Committee (SSC)

Reviews and updates the Subject Guidelines (ideally every three years, maximum five).

Promotes mentoring and candidate preparation.

Reviews Fellowship Activity Logs, publications and Credentials Documents.

Subject Examination Committee (SEC)

Designs, constructs, reviews and delivers written, practical and oral examinations.

Develops marking schemes and question banks.

Considers examiner and candidate feedback.

To volunteer for a committee, express interest through your Chapter President.

Express Interest

Put your name forward as an examiner or observer for your subject.

Email the Examinations Officer

What's Involved

Design & deliver written, practical and oral exams

Develop marking schemes & question banks

Support candidate preparation

Attend examiner training workshops