Membership of the College
Formal recognition of advanced knowledge and competence in a specific area of veterinary practice — earned by examination.
70%
Pass mark
3.5 yrs
Since your degree
25
Subjects in 2026
Membership
The award of Membership of the College is conferred upon a veterinarian who is eligible to sit and successfully passes an examination in a given Membership subject.
Membership of the College is an official recognition of a veterinarian's knowledge and experience in a designated field of veterinary science. Membership is an indication to the profession and the general public of an advanced practitioner, representing a middle-tier of knowledge, competence and experience in a specific area of veterinary practice. Membership is not a specialist qualification. Membership requires examination with members signified by post-nominals MANZCVS.
SEE ALL MEMBERSHIP SUBJECTS for 2026 - 2028 HEREWhat is Membership?
The award of Membership of the College is conferred upon a veterinarian who is eligible to sit and successfully passes an examination in a given Membership subject. It represents a middle-tier of knowledge, competence and experience in a specific area of veterinary practice. Members use the post-nominals MANZCVS. Membership is not a specialist qualification.
The pathway to Membership
At least 3.5 years since your registrable veterinary degree, and eligibility for registration as a veterinarian in an Australian state or New Zealand.
Select from the 25 Membership subjects offered in 2026.
Study the current subject guidelines, work with a mentor, and review the sample written papers.
Apply between 1 August and 31 October 2025 (late applications to 30 November, +AU$50).
Written on 2 June, practical if applicable on 4 June, and oral on 27–29 June 2026.
Achieve 70% or above, then renew your membership to use the MANZCVS post-nominals.
Eligibility
At least 3.5 years must have elapsed since your original registrable veterinary degree was conferred.
You must be eligible for registration as a veterinarian in an Australian state or New Zealand.
Preferably in full-time employment in the field of your chosen subject.
Subjects
View all subjects & guidelines →Sample Written Papers
Sample paper archive (2010–2022)
Sample papers from past Membership examinations across subjects. Note: some older papers predate the current subject guidelines — always study from the current published guidelines.
Browse sample papers →Key Dates 2026
Written
2 Jun
Practical
4 Jun
Oral
27–29 Jun
Fees 2026
Examination fee
AU$1,680
Late application
AU$50
PayPal surcharge
AU$57.50
25% administrative component is non-refundable.
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Questions?
Intention to Sit for Future Years
Intention to Sit submissions are being accepted for subject examinations in 2026 onwards. Forms must be signed. No fee is required with an intention to sit.
Intention to Sit submissions will only be processed for future examination periods, please state which year you intend to sit your subject examination. (Intention to Sit form differs for enrolling candidates)
No fee is required with an intention to sit
Specify intended examination year
Intention to Sit submissions will only be processed for future examination periods
Please note: intention to sit is not an acceptance by the College that candidates will be accepted for future examination periods.
Cost and closing date 2026
Applications open on 1 August - 31 October 2025
Late applications for 2026 Membership Exams will be accepted between 1 - 30 November 2025, a AU$50.00 late fee applies
Membership Examination 2026 cost: AU$TBC (Total cost: AU$TBC Membership Examination fee + AU$TBC Card Surcharge fee)
The administration component of the Examination fee is 25% and is non-refundable.
To sit examinations in 2027 and beyond, please submit an Intention to Sit and we will reach out when Examination applications are open.
Membership examination dates for 2026
- Written examination: 2 June 2026
- Practical examination: 4 June 2026 (if applicable)
- Oral examination: 27, 28 and 29 June 2026
What you should be aware of before enrolling
- The written examinations are being provided through an online examination assessment system.
- You will need to bring a laptop to the examination venue for the written examinations, these cannot be performed on tablets/iPads or phones.
- Membership practical examinations will be conducted at state capital venues only.
- Members who successfully pass the examination are required to renew their membership in order to continue using the post-nominals MANZCVS. The membership fee contributes towards the cost of running the College to maintain certification standards, represent members and provide benefits such as Science Week and Chapter resources.
Eligibility
- Candidates for Membership of the College should be eligible for registration as a veterinarian in an Australian State or in New Zealand. Council may at its discretion approve a candidate who has veterinary qualifications recognised as being equivalent to Australasian qualifications.
- At least three and a half years must have elapsed since the Candidate’s original registrable veterinary degree was conferred before taking the examination, preferably in full-time employment.
- Candidates who have not had the opportunity of working intensively in a limited field of activity and in a situation where an opportunity for learning from other veterinarians is available would be advised to prolong their preparation period to six or even eight years.
Subject Definition
The content of the examination is defined by both the subject title and the subject guidelines. All intending Candidates should thoroughly read the Membership Candidate Handbook and their Subject Guideline.
Membership Examination Resources
Questions?
Our admissions team is here to help you. Email admin@anzcvs.org.au or call 07 3423 2016
Take the first step toward Membership
Submit your Intention to Sit and begin preparing with the current subject guidelines.
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