AQUATIC ANIMAL HEALTH CHAPTER
The Chapter of Aquatic Animal Health is a very diverse interactive group of veterinarians as this Chapter covers all aquatic animals (apart from reptiles, amphibians, birds and mammals), with particular emphasis on those species which are kept for aquaculture or otherwise commercially exploited, including but not limited to teleost fish, bivalve molluscs, marine shrimps (prawns), freshwater crayfish and abalone. Disciplines include medicine and management, pathobiology and epidemiology of aquatic animal diseases. Members of this Chapter aim to exchange knowledge and promote excellence in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases of aquatic animals, to advance the science and art of veterinary science as it relates to aquatic animals, and to further the professional education and training of veterinarians with a special interest in aquatic animal health. The Chapter also aims to encourage research in aquatic animal health, and to encourage exchange of knowledge with and collaborative work with other scientists working in the field of aquatic animal health.
How do you become a Member of the ANZCVS?
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.
Candidates for Membership of the College should be eligible for registration as a veterinarian in an Australian State or in New Zealand. Candidates must have spent at least four years in a full-time veterinary activity between graduation and taking the examination.
Applicants will be assessed on their knowledge and skills at the Membership examination. Performance in the Membership examination is assessed on the basis that the candidate shall achieve a pass mark of 70% or above.
“The candidate is expected to demonstrate a high level of interest and competence in a given area of veterinary activity. This is judged by that standard of knowledge and understanding, practical skills, attitude, methodology and communication which would make the person suitable to give professional advice to veterinary colleagues not similarly qualified on problems or procedures often encountered or used in general practice, in the relevant area of veterinary endeavour.”
For more information, go to http://www.anzcvs.org.au
