Veterinary Practice Act 2026 · Updated to 1 Aug 2026 · Part 1 · Preliminary
3. Duly qualified veterinarian
Feedback & supportIn this Act and any other written law, “duly qualified veterinarian”, or any expression importing a person recognised by law as a veterinarian, means an individual who is a registered veterinarian and has a valid practising certificate, but excludes —
registered veterinarian
“registered veterinarian” means an individual who is registered under this Act as —(a)a veterinarian with full registration;(b)a veterinarian with restricted registration; or(c)a specialist;
a registered veterinarian whose registration is suspended under this Act; and
a registered veterinarian whose practising certificate is suspended under this Act.
practising certificate
“practising certificate” means a practising certificate granted or renewed under section 23;