Veterinary Practice Act 2026 · Updated to 1 Aug 2026 · Part 3 · Registration of Veterinarians
19. Registration of specialists
Feedback & supportSubject to section 21(6), the Council may register, or renew the registration of, a veterinarian with full registration as a specialist in any particular branch of veterinary medicine if he or she —
holds any postgraduate degree or qualification approved by the Council in that branch of veterinary medicine; or
satisfies the Council that he or she has acquired any special knowledge of, and skill and experience in, that branch of veterinary medicine.
The Council may register, or renew the registration of, a veterinarian with full registration as a specialist under subsection (1) for any period that the Council thinks fit.
Any registration or renewal of registration under subsection (1) is subject to any condition that the Council may impose.