About the Board
Subject to the Minister, the Veterinary Surgeons’ Board is responsible for administering the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1960 as amended.
More specifically it:
- registers persons holding approved qualifications as veterinary surgeons or veterinary specialists;
- registers the practice of veterinary surgery by a body corporate;
- registers premises for use as a veterinary hospital or clinic;
- approves qualified persons to carry out the duties of veterinary nurses and authorises persons enrolled in approved courses to perform the duties of trainee veterinary nurses;
- authorises laypersons to perform prescribed veterinary services;
- ensures the maintenance of appropriate professional standards by registered veterinary surgeons, veterinary nurses, trainee veterinary nurses, veterinary students and authorised persons;
- investigates allegations of unprofessional conduct against veterinary surgeons, veterinary nurses, laypersons performing acts of veterinary surgery without being appropriately authorised;
- where appropriate refers cases to the State Administrative Tribunal (SAT) or court for the prosecution of persons who have allegedly breached the Act; and
- recommends the level of prescribed fees pertaining to the administration of the Act.
Board meeting dates
Board meeting dates and agenda closing dates for 2012 are as follows. Agendas close on Tuesday of the week before the meetings. Items will NOT be accepted after the closing date for the agenda. Dates are subject to change - please contact the Board office to confirm.
| Board meeting dates | Agenda closing dates |
|---|---|
| 14 June 2012 | 5 June 2012 |
| 12 July 2012 | 3 July 2012 |
| 9 August 2012 | 31 July 2012 |
| 13 September 2012 | 4 September 2012 |
| 11 October 2012 | 2 October 2012 |
| 8 November 2012 | 30 October 2012 |
| 13 December 2012 | 4 December 2012 |
