Legislation


Veterinary Practitioners in the ACT must work in accordance with the relevant ACT legislation. This legislation is currently the Veterinary Practice Act 2018 (the Act).

Veterinary Practitioners working in the ACT should make themselves familiar with:

Other Acts also apply to Veterinary Practitioners in the ACT, including:

Fees and Charges

Please refer to the Veterinary Practice (Fees) Determination.

Radiation licence

The Board does not have responsibility for radiation licences in the ACT. For more information, please visit Health Protection Services.

We acknowledge the Ngunnawal people as traditional custodians of the ACT and recognise any other people or families with connection to the lands of the ACT and region. We acknowledge and respect their continuing culture and the contribution they make to the life of this city and this region.

To see how we are building stronger relationships with the Traditional Custodians of the ACT view the Reconciliation Action Plan.