Veterinary Practice Act 2026 · Updated to 1 Aug 2026 · Part 4 · Offences and Related Matters
34. False assumption of title of specialist
Feedback & supportA registered veterinarian who is not registered under section 19 as a specialist in a branch of veterinary medicine, or whose registration as a specialist in a branch of veterinary medicine is suspended, must not —
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;
practise veterinary medicine under the name or title of a specialist in that branch of veterinary medicine, or under any name, title, addition or description implying that the registered veterinarian is such a specialist or has any degree, qualification, special knowledge, skill or experience in that branch of veterinary medicine; or
advertise, cause or permit another person to advertise, or hold himself or herself out as a specialist in that branch of veterinary medicine.
A registered veterinarian (A) must not cause or permit a person (B) to make any representation with regard to A which, if made by A with the requisite intent, would contravene subsection (1).
A disciplinary case may be brought under Part 5 against any registered veterinarian who contravenes subsection (1) or (2).
disciplinary case
“disciplinary case” means a complaint made against, or any information provided about, a registered veterinarian under Part 5, and, if an interim suspension order is made against the registered veterinarian in relation to the complaint or information, includes any contravention or suspected contravention of the interim suspension order or any term specified for the interim suspension order;