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 2011/12 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 |
|---|---|
| 8 December 2011 | 22 November 2011 |
| 12 January 2012 | 3 January 2012 |
| 9 February 2012 | 31 January 2012 |
| 8 March 2012 | 28 February 2012 |
| 12 April 2012 | 3 April 2012 |
| 10 May 2012 | 1 May 2012 |
| 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 |
