Veterinary Practice Act 2026 · Updated to 1 Aug 2026 · Part 5 · Disciplinary Proceedings and Other Matters
37. Request for voluntary cancellation or suspension of registration, etc.
Feedback & supportA registered veterinarian may request the Council to take one or more of the actions mentioned in section 38(2) if the registered veterinarian believes that —
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;
his or her fitness to practise veterinary medicine is impaired by reason of his or her physical or mental condition; or
veterinary medicine
“veterinary medicine” means any branch of veterinary medicine, and includes veterinary surgery;
the quality of the professional services provided by him or her does not meet the standard that is reasonable to expect of a veterinarian.