About the Board
The Veterinary Practitioners Registration Board of Victoria (Vet Board) is a statutory body created through the passing of the Veterinary Practice Act 1997 (PDF). Before 1997, the body that regulated veterinary practitioners was called the Veterinary Board of Victoria, created in 1888 under the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1887.
The Vet Board's functions are to:
- register veterinary practitioners
- investigate complaints against veterinary practitioners registered in Victoria
- subject registered veterinary practitioners to disciplinary procedures when appropriate
- issue guidelines
- advise the Minister on any matters relating to the Board's functions.
Our vision: the sustainable regulation of reliably high quality veterinary care across Victoria.
Our mission: to protect the public and the health and welfare of animals.
Our values:
- Responsiveness
- Integrity
- Impartiality
- Accountability
- Respect
- Leadership
- Human rights
The 9 members of the Vet Board meet every month to oversee the operations of the Board, consider complaints against registered veterinary practitioners, and consider applications for registration in Victoria. For an introduction to the members of the current Board, see Board members.
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