Your veterinary career starts here
Whether you are a student, a new graduate, a seasoned practitioner or considering a new direction. AVA has everything you need to explore, plan and advance your career in one place.
Explore your options
Getting started
- University pathways, entry requirements and what the degree actually involves.
Career pathways
Career options for veterinarians in Australia
- From companion animal practice to government, research, industry and beyond.
Overseas vet
Registering in Australia as an overseas-trained vet
- The AVE process, timeline, costs and what life looks like once you arrive.
Is this program right for you?
Veterinarians returning to clinical practice after a career break or period of leave
Veterinarians in practice or industry seeking a clinical or professional refresher
Veterinary students looking to consolidate learning ahead of practice
Everything you need to know
Questions?
Read our FAQ’s
Not sure where to start? Use the self-assessment to identify which modules are most relevant to your needs.
To enrol, email education@ava.com.au with your full name, contact number, AVA ID (if known) and whether you want the full program or specific modules. A confirmation email will follow payment, with access instructions arriving within approximately 1-2 business days.
There is no set time limit. As a guide, participants should expect each module to take six to eight weeks at approximately one to two hours of self-paced learning per week.
The modules are fully online and accessible from any device at any time. Once enrolled, all you need is a device and an internet connection.
Clinical modules: Allow approximately 8 to 10 hours per module. Additional time is needed if you choose to complete the optional assessment.
Non-clinical modules: Allow approximately 2 to 4 hours per module, including reading, reflection and activities.
Everyone learns at a different pace, so take as much or as little time as you need to feel confident with the learning outcomes.
Each clinical module includes an optional 12-question assessment covering a mix of question types including true/false, multiple choice and missing word. Completion is encouraged as it supports reflection on your learning and qualifies as structured CPD.
Your grade is provided immediately after submission. There is no required passing grade, and you have up to three attempts per assessment. After each attempt, take time to review the feedback provided per question before trying again.
Non-clinical modules do not include an assessment.
You will receive a Certificate of Achievement for each module completed. For the clinical modules, the certificate type depends on your learning path:
Certificate of Achievement (module only) — awarded if you complete the clinical module without the assessment.
Certificate of Achievement (assessment completed) — awarded if you complete both the clinical module and the optional assessment. This certificate displays your highest assessment grade and classifies your learning as structured CPD.
Yes. The amount of CPD depends on the module type and whether you complete the optional assessment.
Your certificate will automatically display your CPD points. AVA members are encouraged to record hours via My CPD in your AVA dashboard.
| Module type | Path | CPD points | Classification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical | Module and assessment | 10 | Structured |
| Clinical | Module only | 5 | Unstructured |
| Non-clinical | Module only | 4 | Unstructured |
The program content was curated by a team of experienced veterinary professionals and developed and published by the AVA.
Clinical modules
Dr Philip Brain BVSc FACVSC FAVA
Small animal practitioner of 25 years. Fellow of the Australian College of Veterinary Scientists in Small Animal Medicine and Fellow of the AVA. More
Dr Phil Tucak BSc BVMS
Experienced in small animal medicine and surgery. Practises at Cottesloe Vet in Perth and works as Wildlife Outreach Vet across Australia and internationally. More
Dr Jo Sussex BVSc(Hons) BA(Psych)
General practice veterinarian in Cairns with clinical interests in anaesthesia, chronic disease and diagnostic imaging. Contributor to workforce sustainability research and the Return to Work program.
Dr Carmel Griffin BVSc CSAM GCEd MANZCVSc
Former Clinical Academic in Small Animal Medicine at the University of Queensland. Returned to practice after a career break and now Director of Operations at Improve International Australia.
Non-clinical modules
Crampton Consulting Group
A consultancy with over 16 years of experience working exclusively in the Australasian veterinary industry.
Ready to register?
Email education@ava.com.au with your full name, contact number, AVA ID (if known) and whether you want the full program or specific modules. Connected members and non-members will be contacted to arrange payment.