Have your say on proposed changes to Continuing Professional Development requirements for veterinary practitioners

Vetboard Victoria is seeking feedback on proposed changes to Guideline 10 – Continuing Professional Development (CPD). Continuing Professional Development plays an important role in maintaining professional competence, supporting lifelong learning and helping veterinary practitioners provide safe and effective services to the Victorian community. The proposed guideline would move away from the current points-based approach to CPD towards a model that places greater emphasis on reflective practice, professional judgement and learning that is relevant to an individual's scope of practice.

• identify their learning and development needs
• undertake relevant professional development activities
• reflect on how learning has informed or improved their practice
• maintain records that demonstrate ongoing professional development.

• support lifelong learning and continuous improvement
• help support veterinary practitioners in the early stages of their careers
• provide greater flexibility in how CPD is planned and completed
• encourage learning that is relevant to individual practice
• better align CPD requirements with contemporary professional regulation and learning principles.

Vetboard Victoria is seeking feedback from veterinary practitioners and the wider community.

While the guideline applies to veterinary practitioners, maintaining professional competence is fundamental to the delivery of safe, high-quality veterinary services and is of interest to animal owners, veterinary businesses, educators, professional organisations and the Victorian community.

Feedback received during consultation will help inform the final Guideline 10 – Continuing Professional Development.

Have your say on proposed guideline 10 – CPD.
Consultation closes at 11:59pm on 2 August 2026.