To be eligible for this licence you must:
- meet the eligibility requirements of the Australasian Veterinary Boards Council (ACVRS)
- be recommended to be endorsed as a specialist by the ACVRS.
To be eligible for assessment by the ACVRS you must:
- be registered as a veterinary surgeon in Australia or New Zealand
- have been practising as a veterinarian for at least five years
- have completed a suitable training program
- have successfully completed an examination at the conclusion of the training program
- be accepted by colleagues and peers as possessing knowledge and skills at the level of a specialist
- be currently working (including teaching) a minimum of 25 hours per week in the field of speciality.
