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Veterinary Board of Tasmania
	Members of the Veterinary Board
	Veterinary Surgeon Registration Applications
	Standards of Veterinary Practice
	Complaints Against Vets
	Veterinary Service Entities
	Veterinary Board Publications
	Veterinary Board Services
	Veterinary Register
	Veterinary Board Links

Veterinary Board of Tasmania

The Board provides an information service to the veterinary profession with respect to the registration procedures required by the Act, together with contemporary standards of veterinary practice. The Board also provides information to the general public with respect to procedures for making complaints about veterinary surgeons.

BOARD UPDATES: 12 December 2012

Changes to the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1987 and commencement of the Veterinary Surgeons Regulations 2012

Amendments to the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1987 and the Veterinary Surgeons Regulations 2012 commenced on 12 December 2012. For a summary of the changes go to Veterinary Board Publications.

National Recognition of Veterinary Registration (NRVR)

NRVR applies in Tasmania from 12 December 2012. Veterinary surgeons (including specialists) who currently hold primary registration and reside permanently in another Australian State or Territory are entitled to practise as a veterinary surgeon in Tasmania on a part-time/casual/locum basis without having to register with the Veterinary Board of Tasmania.

	Members of the Veterinary Board Members are appointed for three years. The current term ends 2 November 2015.

	Veterinary Surgeon Registration Applications Full registration is for the current calendar year or remainder thereof. Temporary registration is for a maximum term of 3 months.

	Standards of Veterinary Practice With respect to certain aspects of veterinary practice the Board specifies the standards to which veterinary surgeons are expected to practice.

	Complaints Against Vets The procedure for submitting complaints regarding veterinary surgeons.

	Veterinary Service Entities The responsibilities of entities which provide veterinary services in accordance with the Act.

	Veterinary Board Publications Publications including the Veterinary Board Annual Reports, Newsletters and Fact Sheets.

	Veterinary Board Services The Board provides a number of services including letters of good standing and lists of registered veterinary surgeons.

	Veterinary Register A list of veterinary surgeons registered in Tasmania.

	Veterinary Board Links Related links.

For further information:

  The Registrar - Anne Horner
  Veterinary Board of Tasmania
  PO Box 909
  Sandy Bay TAS 7006
  Phone: 03 6223 8071
  Fax: 03 6223 1307
  Email: vbt@netspace.net.au

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