Veterinary Practice Act 2026 · Updated to 1 Aug 2026 · Part 5 · Disciplinary Proceedings and Other Matters
40. Bringing disciplinary case against registered veterinarian
Feedback & supportA person may bring a disciplinary case against a registered veterinarian by making a complaint against, or providing any information about, the registered veterinarian to the Council on any matter mentioned in subsection (3) or (4).
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;
Every disciplinary case mentioned in subsection (1) or section 41(3) must —
be made in writing;
be supported by a statutory declaration, unless the disciplinary case is brought by a public officer, an officer or employee of a public authority or the Council; and
be accompanied by any relevant document or information that is in the possession of the complainant.
The complaint mentioned in subsection (1) or section 41(3) is a complaint —
relating to —
the conduct of a registered veterinarian in his or her professional capacity; or
a registered veterinarian’s improper act or conduct which brings disrepute to his or her profession; or
that the quality of the professional services provided by a registered veterinarian does not meet the standard that is reasonable to expect of a veterinarian.
The information mentioned in subsection (1) or section 41(3) is information relating to —
the conviction in Singapore or elsewhere of a registered veterinarian of any offence involving fraud, dishonesty or moral turpitude, or implying a defect in character that makes him or her unfit to practise veterinary medicine;
the death of any animal resulting from the conduct of a registered veterinarian in his or her professional capacity; or
the physical or mental fitness of a registered veterinarian to practise veterinary medicine.