ABOUT THE BOARD
Subject to the Minister, the Veterinary Practice Board is responsible for administering the Veterinary Practice Act 2021, as amended.
Its function is:
(a) to regulate the practice of veterinary medicine in this State;
(b) to cooperate with other participating jurisdictions to further a common and harmonious approach to the administration of legislation relating to veterinarians;
(c) to liaise with and, if the Board considers it appropriate, become a member of professional organisations of veterinarians or veterinary nurses, or of associations of veterinary boards (however described);
(d) to provide information to veterinarians and veterinary nurses, including information about regulatory requirements, and professional and ethical standards, for veterinarians and veterinary nurses;
(e) to provide general information to consumers of veterinary services about regulatory requirements, and professional and ethical standards, for veterinarians and veterinary nurses;
(f) to provide advice to the Minister on matters to which this Act applies;
(g) any other function conferred on the Board under this Act or any other Act.
Strategic Plan
The Veterinary Practice Board has a Strategic Plan for 2018 to 2023.