Veterinary Surgeons Regulations 2004

Veterinary Surgeons Regulations 2004

I, the Lieutenant-Governor in and over the State of Tasmania and its Dependencies in the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Executive Council, make the following regulations under the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1987 .

W. J. E. COX

Lieutenant-Governor

By His Excellency's Command,

STEVEN KONS

Minister for Primary Industries and Water

1.   Short title

These regulations may be cited as the Veterinary Surgeons Regulations 2004 .

2.   Commencement

These regulations take effect on 1 January 2005.

3.   Interpretation

(1)  In these regulations, unless the contrary intention appears –

Act means the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1987 .

(2)  In these regulations, a reference to a form by number is a reference to the form so numbered in Schedule 1 .

4.   Services not included in veterinary services

For the purposes of the definition of "veterinary services" in section 3(1) of the Act, the following are prescribed services:

(a) tail docking of lambs that are 6 months old or less;

(b) mulesing of lambs that are 6 months old or less;

(c) deworming except by oesophageal intubation (stomach tube);

(d) castration of oxen, sheep, goats or pigs that are 6 months old or less;

(e) sexing chickens;

(f) debeaking chickens;

(g) removal of horn, horn core and associated skin in oxen or sheep that are 6 months old or less;

(h) removal of horn or antler buds from any species before the formation of horn or of pedicels (antler bases);

(i) removal or partial removal of antlers or horns from any species, provided that no vascular or other living tissue is removed with the antler or horn;

(j) collection of faecal samples;

(k) collection of milk samples;

(l) collection of blood samples at the direction of a registered veterinary surgeon;

(m) administration of veterinary medicines which the Poisons Act 1971 entitles a person to administer, by subcutaneous or intramuscular injection, oral administration (except oesophageal intubation) or application to any external body surface;

(n) giving of advice on the nutrition and management of livestock;

(o) foot trimming;

(p) examination for pregnancy by the external application of ultrasound scanning in any species;

(q) artificial insemination, provided that the semen is introduced via the vagina and cervical canal.

5.   Exemption from registration

For the purpose of section 11(2)(d) of the Act, a person who is studying for his or her National Veterinary Examination may engage in the practice of veterinary surgery or render a veterinary service without being registered as a veterinary surgeon if that practice is engaged in or that service is performed –

(a) in a private veterinary practice; and

(b) under the direct supervision and instruction of a registered veterinary surgeon.

6.   Details of register

For the purposes of section 14(3) of the Act, the following are prescribed details:

(a) the full name, honorary title and residential address of the person;

(b) the veterinary qualifications of the person;

(c) the date on which each qualification was obtained;

(d) the date on which the person was first registered;

(e) the registered speciality of the person.

7.   Prescribed specialities

For the purpose of section 16(1)(b) of the Act, the following are prescribed specialities:

(a) anaesthesiology and intensive care;

(b) avian medicine;

(c) bovine medicine;

(d) equine medicine;

(e) ophthalmology;

(f) pathobiology;

(g) radiology;

(h) reproduction;

(i) small animal medicine;

(j) surgery;

(k) animal behaviour.

8.   Registration of applicants registered outside State for specific period or purpose

For the purposes of section 17(2) of the Act, an application for registration for a specific period or purpose is to –

(a) contain the following prescribed particulars:

(i) the full name, honorary title and residential address of the applicant;

(ii) the purpose for which the registration is sought;

(iii) the period for which the registration is sought, including the date of commencement and termination;

(iv) proof of registration; and

(b) be accompanied by documents proving the identity of the applicant.

9.   Particulars and documents required for registration

For the purposes of section 18(2) of the Act, an application for registration is to –

(a) contain the following prescribed particulars:

(i) the full name, honorary title and residential address of the applicant;

(ii) the speciality where applicable; and

(b) be accompanied by the following prescribed documents:

(i) a certified copy of the qualifications of the applicant;

(ii) proof of identity of the applicant.

10.   Fees

The fees specified in Schedule 1 are prescribed as the fees payable in respect of the matters to which they relate.

SCHEDULE 1 - Fees

Regulation 10

Displayed and numbered in accordance with the Rules Publication Act 1953.

Notified in the Gazette on 24 November 2004

These regulations are administered in the Department of Primary Industries, Water and Environment.