Veterinary Board of the NT
Introduction
Coronavirus (COVID-19) information
Animal owners: COVID-19 has not been reported in domestic animals or wildlife in Australia. More information.
Ehrlichiosis
The tick-borne dog disease ehrlichiosis, caused by the bacteria Ehrlichia canis, has been detected in a small number of dogs in Katherine and a remote community in the Alice Springs region, as well as in the Kimberley region of Western Australia. More information.
Changes in relation to pentobarbital
The Australian Government’s Therapeutic Goods Administration has advised that pentobarbital in injectable preparations must be stored in locked containers to prevent unauthorised access. More information.
About the Veterinary Board of the Northern Territory
The Veterinary Board of the Northern Territory is established under the Veterinarians Act with the following prescribed functions:
- promoting high standards of professional conduct in the provision of veterinary services
- determining applications for registration from veterinarians and veterinary specialists wishing to practise in the NT
- exercising the disciplinary powers conferred by the Act
- investigating matters relating to the professional conduct of registered veterinarians or veterinary specialists, or the provision of veterinary services
- issuing guidelines in relation to standards to be observed by registered veterinarians and veterinary specialists in and in connection with the provision of veterinary services
- making the public aware of its existence and its functions
- giving advice, where requested, on matters relating to the professional conduct of a registered veterinarian or veterinary specialist or the provision of veterinary services
- investigating suspected offences against the Act and prosecuting such offences.
The Board’s role
The Board’s role is to protect the public and guide the veterinary profession. The Board comprises a combination of veterinarians appointed by the Minister, veterinarians elected by registered veterinarians via postal ballot, and a non-veterinarian appointed by the Minister to represent the public interest.
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Last updated: 03 March 2016
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