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Veterinary Practice Act 2026
Part 5
s 72

In forceUpdated to 1 Aug 2026Current version · Updated to 1 Aug 2026See versions on Singapore Statutes Online(opens the publisher’s site)

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Veterinary Practice Act 2026

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1Preliminary

2Veterinary Council

3Registration of Veterinarians

4Offences and Related Matters

5Disciplinary Proceedings and Other Matters

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54Powers and procedures of Disciplinary Committee
55Appointment of experts and legal counsel for formal inquiry before Disciplinary Committee
56Findings and order of Disciplinary Committee
57Further orders by Disciplinary Committee
58Right of hearing before Disciplinary Committee
59Service of notice of order
60When order by Disciplinary Committee takes effect
61Effect of order of suspension
62Appeal against Disciplinary Committee’s decision or order
63Appointment of Interim Orders Committee
64Powers and procedures of Interim Orders Committee
65Appointment of experts and legal counsel for inquiry or review before Interim Orders Committee
66Interim orders
67Review of interim orders
68Interim Orders Committee may revoke, vary or replace interim order, etc.
69Right of hearing before Interim Orders Committee
70Application to General Division of High Court
71Duration of interim orders
72Effect of interim suspension order
73Conduct of investigation by investigator
74Investigation report and information obtained in course of investigation
75Withdrawal of disciplinary case
76Restoration of registration cancelled under this Part
77Meetings and proceedings of committees, etc.
78Officer or employee of National Parks Board not disqualified from being committee member or observer

6Miscellaneous

Veterinary Practice Act 2026 · Updated to 1 Aug 2026 · Part 5 · Disciplinary Proceedings and Other Matters

72. Effect of interim suspension order

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To avoid doubt, sections 40 to 75 continue to apply to a registered veterinarian whose registration is suspended under an interim suspension order.

registered veterinarian

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“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;

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interim suspension order
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“interim suspension order” means an order of an Interim Orders Committee under Division 6 of Part 5 providing that the registration of a registered veterinarian is suspended;
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registered veterinarian
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“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;
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