John Rota has been appointed as the Board’s Hospital Inspector.

John comes to us with a strong professional background in biosecurity, agricultural management, equine reproduction, regulatory compliance and animal science, welfare and education. His previous career experience includes working for the Federal Department of Agriculture, managing several horse studs, and teaching equine management and farm practice.

John has also worked overseas managing dairy farms and providing ethical consulting services on breeding programs. He has also undertaken volunteer work as an infirmary assistant in a Bosnian...

Hospital licence renewals will be sent by email in June.

You can use the Find a vet or hospital function on our website to see the details we currently hold for your veterinary hospital.

If you have recently changed ownership or the hospital superintendent has changed you need to...

The Board has released a guideline for veterinarians and members of the public on the topic of animal abuse and domestic violence.

Some important points for veterinarians to consider regarding this topic include:

1. Confidentiality – client details

Please ensure you have policies in place regarding enquiries about contact details, release of records and confidential information and that these polices are regularly discussed and updated as required. 

2. Confidentiality – release to an officer under POCTA in relation to an alleged offence

The...

Nominations are being sought for suitable personnel from the wildlife rehabilitation and veterinary sectors to participate in bushfire awareness training for wildlife emergency response personnel.

Further information is available in the attached flier. Please circulate this information through your networks...