AVA CVP Student Hub

Welcome to the AVA CVP Student Hub.

This page brings together key links, study resources, CPD tools and support information to help you stay organised throughout your AVA Chartered Veterinary Practitioner™ journey.

My Learning

Access your enrolled CVP Courses, Micro Learnings, online education and on-demand webinars.
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Important Dates

Stay on track with key CVP course dates, enrolment deadlines and study periods.
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Student Support

Find study, wellbeing and mentoring support, plus AVA journals and library resources.
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Policies, Governance & Feedback

Access AVA CVP policies, governance information and student feedback pathways.
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Quick links

Important Dates

Use the tables below to plan your CVP study schedule, enrolment deadlines and course commitments.

Study Period 1

CourseLast date to enrolOrientationCourse commencesCourse concludes
CVP103026 January 202622 January 202626 January 20263 April 2026
CVP101202 February 202629 January 202602 February 202610 April 2026

Study Period 2

CourseLast date to enrolOrientationCourse commencesCourse concludes
CVP102220 April 202616 April 202620 April 202626 June 2026
CVP101627 April 202623 April 202627 April 20263 July 2026

Study Period 3

CourseLast date to enrolOrientationCourse commencesCourse concludes
CVP102413 July 20269 July 202613 July 202618 September 2026
CVP101820 July 202616 July 202620 July 202611 September 2026

Study Period 3

CVP1024

Last date to enrol: 13 July 2026

Orientation: 9 July 2026

Course commences: 13 July 2026

Course concludes: 18 September 2026

CVP1018

Last date to enrol: 20 July 2026

Orientation: 16 July 2026

Course commences: 20 July 2026

Course concludes: 11 September 2026

Study Period 4

CourseLast date to enrolOrientationCourse commencesCourse concludes
CVP10265 October 20261 October 20265 October 202627 November 2026
CVP104028 September 202624 September 202628 September 20264 December 2026

 

Study Period 4

CVP1026

Last date to enrol: 5 October 2026

Orientation: 1 October 2026

Course commences: 5 October 2026

Course concludes: 27 November 2026

CVP1040

Last date to enrol: 28 September 2026

Orientation: 24 September 2026

Course commences: 28 September 2026

Course concludes: 4 December 2026

Dates are subject to change. Please check My Learning and AVA communications for the most up-to-date course information

Student Support

AVA CVP is designed for busy veterinary professionals, and support is available to help you get started, stay connected and manage study alongside work and personal commitments.

Getting Started

Prepare before your course begins

My Learning

Log in early, check your course access and familiarise yourself with the learning materials before your course / micro learning module begins.
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Journals & Research Resources

Access veterinary journals, databases and research materials.

Veterinary Journals and Resources

Use AVA's veterinary journals and research resources to support evidence-based study, clinical reading and professional development
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Mentoring & Connection

Connected with experienced veterinary professionals

AVA Mentoring

Explore AVA mentoring opportunities and connect with experienced veterinarians who can support your professional development
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Wellbeing Support

Care for yourself while you study

Wellbeing Support

Access AVA wellbeing resources, including THRIVE programs and confidential support services for veterinary professionals
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Policies, Governance & Feedback

This section brings together important AVA CVP information about policies, governance, academic processes and feedback pathways, helping students find the right place for formal guidance or support.

AVA CVP Governance and Leadership

Learn how the AVA CVP program is supported by governance and leadership structures that help maintain program quality, academic standards and professional oversight.

AVA CVP Education Committee

The AVA CVP Education Committee provides oversight of academic governance for ensuring the effective development, implementation and review of academic programs and policies and the maintenance of academic standards within the AVA Chartered Veterinary Practitioner™.

Membership:
  • Chair – Dr Alistair Webb (Small animal veterinary practitioner)
  • Dr Philip Brain (Small animal veterinary specialist)
  • Dr Graeme Dixon (Veterinary education practitioner)
  • Dr Karen Jackson (Small animal veterinary academic)
  • Dr Lauren Oehlers (Graduate member and member of ASAV executive committee)
  • Dr Sarah Fitzgerald (AVA CVP accredited practitioner)
  • Dr Danlei Wang (Graduate member)
  • Prof Jill Maddison (Small animal veterinary academic)
  • Prof Emeritus Catherine McGowan (Small animal veterinary academic and Editor in Chief of Australian Veterinary Journal)
  • Dr Cheryl Fry (AVA CVP Academic Program Director and Chair, AVA CVP Learning & Teaching Commitee)
  • Dr Meredith Flash, AVA Head of Education and Events
In attendance:
  • Prerna Sharma, AVA CVP Executive Officer
AVA CVP Accreditation Committee

The AVA CVP Accreditation Committee provides oversight of policy relating to AVA Chartered Veterinary Practitioner™ Accreditation, including review and approval of CPD requirements for initial accreditation; maintenance of accreditation; and revocation of accreditation.

Membership:
  • Dr Alistair Webb (Chair, AVA CVP Education Committee)
  • Dr Cheryl Fry (AVA CVP Academic Program Director and Chair, AVA CVP Learning & Teaching Commitee)
  • Dr Philip Brain (Small animal veterinary specialist)
  • Dr Sarah Fitzgerald (AVA CVP accredited practitioner)
  • Prof Jill Maddison (Small animal veterinary academic)
  • Dr Meredith Flash, AVA Head of Education and Events
In attendance:
  • Prerna Sharma, AVA CVP Executive Officer
AVA CVP Learning and Teaching Committee

The AVA CVP Learning and Teaching Committee provides oversight of three broad areas of policy relating to: learning and teaching, courses and curriculum (including issues of quality); and academic entitlements of individual students undertaking the AVA Chartered Veterinary Practitioner™ in the areas of admission, enrolment, exemption, assessment, discipline, progression and exclusion, review and appeals and program completion.

Membership:
  • Chair – Dr Cheryl Fry (AVA CVP Academic Program Director) 
  • Dr Karen Jackson (AVA CVP Education Committee Member) 
  • Dr Geeta Saini (ASAV Representative)
  • Dr Bruce Mackay
  • Prof Emeritus Catherine McGowan (Small animal veterinary academic and Editor in Chief of Australian Veterinary Journal)
In attendance:
  • Prerna Sharma, AVA CVP Executive Officer
AVA CVP Appeals Committee

The AVA CVP Appeals Committee provides oversight of policy relating to academic appeals and non-academic appeals pertaining to the AVA Chartered Veterinary Practitioner.

Membership:
  • Dr Alistair Webb (Chair, AVA CVP Education Committee)
  • Dr Cheryl Fry (AVA CVP Academic Program Director and Chair, AVA CVP Learning & Teaching Committee) 
In attendance:

  • Prerna Sharma, AVA CVP Executive Officer

AVA CVP Policy and Procedure Library

Need to check a policy or process? The AVA CVP Policy and Procedure Library brings together the key documents that support program governance, academic quality and student administration.

Section A: AVA CVP Governance
Decision-making and committee structure 

A-1.1  AVA Chartered Veterinary Practitioner Governance Policy

A-3.1  AVA Chartered Veterinary Practitioner Education Committee Terms of Reference

A-3.2 AVA Chartered Veterinary Practitioner Learning and Teaching Committee Terms of Reference

A-3.3 AVA Chartered Veterinary Practitioner Accreditation Committee Terms of Reference

A-3.4 AVA Chartered Veterinary Practitioner Appeals Committee Terms of Reference

A-3.5 AVA Chartered Veterinary Practitioner Misconduct Committee Terms of Reference

Section B: Learning and Teaching
Programs, courses and awards 

 

Curriculum design, development and approval 

B-2.1   Curriculum design policy and procedure

B-2.2   AVA Chartered Veterinary Practitioner attributes policy

Assessment

B-3.1   Assessment Policy and Procedure

B-3.2  Grading Policy and Procedure

B-3.3  Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure

B-3.5  Assessment of Special Circumstances Procedure

Section C: Student Support and Administration
Student obligations and expectations

C-1.1     AVA CVP Student general conduct policy

C-1.2 AVA CVP Student General Misconduct Procedure

Admission, enrolment and progression

C-3.1    Admission policy and procedure

C-3.2    Enrolment policy and procedure

C-3.3   Academic progress policy and procedure

C-3.4   Time limits for completion of the AVA CVP Accreditation Program procedure

C-3.5   Leave of absence procedure

C-3.6     Withdrawal with or without financial and academic penalty procedure

C-3.7     Credit policy and procedure

C-3.8     Student authority to act procedure

Student fees

C-6.1   Student fees policy and procedure

C-6.2   Refund of student fees policy and procedure

Complaints and grievances

C-8.1   Student grievance resolution policy and procedure

C-8.2   Student appeals procedure

Accreditation, maintenance and revocation

C-9.1   AVA CVP accreditation and accreditation maintenance policy and procedure

C-9.2   AVA CVP accreditation revocation procedure

Schedules

Schedule | Maintenance of accreditation points

Schedule | Tables of decision-makers

Feedback, Complaints & Grievances

The AVA and AVA CVP committees welcome feedback about the AVA Chartered Veterinary Practitioner™ program and your experience with the AVA CVP Team.

If you would like to provide feedback, raise a concern or submit a grievance, please use the form below to share your comments and let us know if you would like the AVA CVP Team to follow up.

For urgent matters, please contact AVA Member Services on 1300 137 309.

The AVA is committed to a systematic and fair student complaints process. Information about academic and non-academic complaints, grievances and appeals is outlined in the AVA CVP Policy and Procedure Library.

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