Australian College Of Veterinary Scientists

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The Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists (ANZCVS) seeks to serve the veterinary profession and reward excellence. College Membership signifies that a veterinarian has expertise and competence in a nominated subject area. To become a College member, a candidate must have at least four years of post-graduate experience as a veterinarian and have completed both written and oral/practical examinations in one of the diverse range of subjects on offer.
College Fellowship is associated with scholarly and technical excellence in a particular subject. Standards required for training and examination in Fellowship subjects meet or exceed the prerequisites for registration as a Veterinary Specialist in Australia and New Zealand. Science Week is a highly successful three-day scientific meeting held at the same venue as the College oral/practical examinations. It is a fantastic opportunity to attend cutting-edge presentations covering a wide range of disciplines and enjoy the collegial atmosphere engendered by College activities.
The Chapter is a particular interest group that aims to bring together veterinary graduates who have an active interest in reproduction across all species. The Chapter was relatively new, having formed in 1998. The membership level examination expects knowledge of reproductive processes in all domestic species. Fellowship level examination is available within an individual species. An annual meeting to coincide with the College Science week is planned each year. Presentation of clinical case material, current research, or topical issues at the meeting is encouraged. The meeting provides an opportunity to present and actively discuss all aspects of comparative reproduction. Members of the Chapter usually have an individual species that are of particular interest to them, but discussing reproductive processes across a range of species in a more biological context is very useful to understand the many factors that may influence reproduction. Membership of the Chapter is open to all members of the College that have a fascination with reproduction.
The Animal Welfare Chapter has been established to provide a forum for veterinarians' training to 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 Animal Use, Physiological and Psychological Aspects of Adverse States, Animal Environments, The Veterinary Profession's Role in Animal Welfare, Veterinary Aspects of Animal Welfare, Specific Welfare Issues, Legislation and Animal Welfare and Human-Animal Relationships. Membership in this subject equips veterinarians to understand the scientific basis for optimum animal welfare and to be able to reason and debate the legal and ethical aspects of animal welfare coherently.
The Aquatic Animal Health Chapter has been established to promote excellence in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of aquatic animals' diseases, emphasizing those species that are kept for aquaculture or otherwise commercially exploited. 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 Emergency and Critical Care Chapter will promote excellence in treating sick animals in the Emergent Period and the duration during which a disease remains life-threatening. The Medicine and Management of Laboratory Animals Chapter will promote excellence in medicine, management, care, well-being, and research and teaching of Laboratory Animals.
The Chapter comprises a group of veterinarians unified to solve and improve eye problems in animals. It provides a forum for discussion, debate, and further understanding of eye diseases through regular meetings. The Chapter is a voice by which information can be disseminated to interested chapters, veterinarians, and non-veterinarians. The Chapter would seek to provide expertise through its fellows in assisting in the training and examination of fellowship candidates.
The Chapter comprises a group of veterinarians unified to solve and improve the treatment of eye problems in animals. It provides a forum for discussion, debate, and further understanding of eye diseases through regular meetings. The Chapter is a voice by which information can be disseminated to interested chapters, veterinarians, and non-veterinarians. The Chapter would seek to provide expertise through its fellows in assisting in the training and examination of fellowship candidates. Also, the Chapter is responsible for the organization of Fellowship examinations. Success at these rigorous examinations allows eligibility for specialist registration. Intending candidates may be examined in either canine medicine or small animal medicine to gain entry to the Chapter.

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