Our Chapters
Animal Reproduction
The Chapter is a special interest group that aims to bring together veterinary graduates who have an active interest in reproduction across all species. The Chapter is relatively new having formed in 1998. The membership level examination expects knowledge of reproductive processes in all domestic species. Fellowship level examination is…
Animal Welfare
The Animal Welfare Chapter has been established to provide a forum for the training of veterinarians to a detailed knowledge and above-average competence in animal welfare in all species. This capability will be drawn from a broad base of knowledge across all body systems. Course content includes The Ethics of…
Aquatic Animal Health
The Aquatic Animal Health Chapter has been established to promote excellence in the diagnosis, treatment and prevent of diseases of aquatic animals with particular emphasis on those species which are kept for aquaculture or otherwise commercially exploited. The objects of the Chapter shall be:
Avian Health
The objects of the Chapter are:
Cattle
The Cattle Chapter is the branch of the college made up of veterinarians who have a particular interest in dairy/beef cattle medicine and production and ruminant nutrition. The Chapter is run by an executive committee elected by members of the chapter annually. The broad aims of the chapter are to:
Dermatology
History of the Dermatology Chapter The Chapter in Veterinary Dermatology was formed in October 2002, following approval by the Council of the ACVSc (now ANZCVS). The initial executive team of president Dr Mike Shipstone, secretary Dr Mandy Burrows, and treasurer Dr Greg Burton worked tirelessly through until 2015 to build…
Emergency and Critical Care
The Emergency and Critical Care Chapter will promote excellence in the treatment of sick animals in the Emergent Period and for the duration, during which a disease remains life threatening. The objectives of the Chapter shall be:
Epidemiology
Welcome the the Epidemiology Chapter of the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists. The objectives of the Epidemiology Chapter are to: The Epidemiology Chapter achieves these objectives by:
Equine
Under Article 4 of the Chapter Constitutions the objectives are listed as follows:
Feline
The objects of the Chapter:
Medicine and Management of Laboratory Animals
The Medicine and Management of Laboratory Animals Chapter promotes excellence in medicine, management, care and wellbeing of Laboratory Animals used in research and teaching. The objectives of the Chapter are:
New Zealand Network
The Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists (ANZCVS) recently established a New Zealand Network to bring together its New Zealand-based members, to enhance engagement of members with each other and with the College. The ANZCVS New Zealand Network aims to: For nearly 50 years the College has brought…
Ophthalmology
The Ophthalmology Chapter of the ANZCVS consists of registered specialists in veterinary ophthalmology, residents in training, and practitioners with a special interest in ophthalmology. The group is unified in the aim of solving and improving the treatment of eye problems in animals. The chapter regularly participates in College Science Week…
Pathobiology
The Chapter of Pathobiology aims to foster the interests and aspirations of individuals whose careers are in a group of veterinary disciplines concerned with the causes, pathogenesis and diagnosis of disease. As such, the Chapter embraces the veterinary disciplines of pathology, clinical pathology, parasitology, microbiology (including virology), and immunology. Membership…
Pig Health and Production
Welcome to the Pig Health and Production chapter. For future Science week collaborations please contact the Science Week Convenor (Rahul Shankar) to seek guidance as to topics and members willing to present in the future.
Radiology
Are you interested in sitting examinations in Radiology? The Radiology Chapter offers examinations at Membership and Fellowship level. Examination at Membership level is focused on the general practitioner with a strong interest in radiology. Candidates may undertake examination in either small or large animal radiology. For membership examination there are…
Small Animal Medicine
The Chapter aims to foster the interest of veterinarians in the understanding of small animal diseases. This aim is met by working within the College to provide an examination process that allows recognition of further study in the field of small animal medicine. Members should be familiar with pathophysiological mechanisms,…
Small Ruminant
The Small Ruminant Chapter will promote excellence in the medicine, surgery and production of sheep or goats and has the following objectives: Note we cannot offer deer exams at this time as we lack examiners with deer expertese. Additional Resources for Membership candidates FAMACHA (c) Courses. The FAMACHA© system was…
Surgery
Welcome to the Surgery Chapter's website. The objectives of the Chapter are: You will find a library of documents relating to the Surgery Chapter by clicking on the 'Chapter Repository' tab, including Residents' Forum papers (2013-16) and Science Week Extracts (2007-16).
Unusual Pets
The Unusual Pets Chapter promotes excellence in the medicine and surgery of unusual pets, with emphasis on helping candidates prepare for the membership in unusual pet medicine and surgery. The objects of the Chapter include:
Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia
The Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia Chapter of the ANZCVS exists to promote excellence in veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia across all species of animals in veterinary clinical practice, teaching and research environments. Our Mission Statement Our mission is to practice and promote excellence in veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia and improve animal…
Veterinary Behaviour
Behaviour Veterinarians are involved in all facets of animal behaviour, from research and investigation to practical applications in management of behaviour in domestic and wild species. We give advice about animal behaviour to media, dog trainers, veterinarians, veterinary nurses, zoos and wildlife parks, welfare groups, universities and other interested groups.…
Veterinary Dentistry
The aims of this chapter are to:
Veterinary Oncology
The Chapter aims to foster the professional interest, and high-level education and training of veterinarians in Veterinary Oncology. These aims are met by working within the College: The Chapter: Success at the Fellowship examinations allows eligibility for specialist registration.
Veterinary Pharmacology
Welcome to the home page of the Chapter of Veterinary Pharmacology The objectives of the Chapter are: The Chapter's activities include organising Scientific Meetings, encouraging publication of veterinary pharmacology articles, and conducting the Veterinary Pharmacology Study course for examination preparation by membership candidates. THE CHAPTER OF VETERINARY PHARMACOLOGY of the…
Veterinary Practice Small Animal
Welcome to the Veterinary Practice Small Animal Chapter Home Page. The Chapter allows Veterinarians a pathway to attain Membership of the College in the extensive and challenging field of Small Animal Practice. The Chapter encourages Veterinarians with a broad interest in the profession to consolidate their knowledge and improve the science…
Veterinary Public Health
Veterinary Public Health (VPH) is that discipline of veterinary science dedicated to improving the physical, mental and social well-being of humans. VPH draws upon the following areas of knowledge: diagnosis, surveillance, epidemiology, control, prevention and elimination of zoonoses; protection of food (including meat and milk) for human consumption; food and…
Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation
The Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Chapter aims to foster interest amongst veterinarians and promote excellence in the science and art of veterinary science as it relates specifically to Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation for both canine and equine patients. This goal will be met by working within the College…
Zoo and Wildlife
The objectives of the Chapter are to: The Chapter aims to meet these objectives:
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