The Competency Based Veterinary Education (CBVE) Competency Framework consists of nine domains of competence, each representing a group of related abilities necessary for veterinary graduates.

Associated with each domain is a list of competencies, all of which are considered core for veterinary graduates. The CBVE Competency Framework consists of 32 competencies, some of which lend themselves to assessment in the clinical context, while others may be best assessed in the pre-clinical curriculum.

To better describe each competency, illustrative subcompetencies are provided, which may be modified or refined by individual programs. Subcompetencies are more granular than competencies and can be used to develop course or rotation objectives and assessments or used to highlight specific areas of focus that align with a program’s mission, context, or culture (see Implementation Strategies, page 82).

The competency framework should be the scaffold on which the curriculum and assessments are built. Learners should be assessed longitudinally across the program for each competency to ensure that graduates have achieved the necessary outcomes by the time of graduation. The CBVE Competency Framework guides teaching and learning to prepare graduates for successful careers in the veterinary profession.