About the Board

Welcome to the Veterinary Practice Board of Western Australia website. The Veterinary Practice Board is an independent statutory authority responsible for administering the Veterinary Practice Act 2021 in Western Australia. The Board has wide ranging powers and is responsible for ensuring that professional standards for the practise of veterinary medicine in Western Australia are maintained.

The Board maintains the registers of Veterinarians, Specialist Veterinarians, Veterinary Nurses, Authorised Persons and Veterinary Premises and investigates allegations of unprofessional conduct and professional misconduct.

The Veterinary Practice Act 2022 commenced on 18 June 2022. See 'Latest News' for more information.

Latest News

Wildlife medicine online training

Free online training on the treatment of Western Australian wildlife species that may present to general veterinary practices is being offered to veterinary professionals
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Who can microchip dogs and cats?

Qualified people in addition to veterinarIans and veterinary nurses can microchip cats and dogs
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Mental Health

Did you know that the Board will fund up to two counselling sessions on request for veterinary staff?
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Veterinarians Guide to Animal Welfare Cases

A guide for veterinarians as to their role in the investigation of suspected animal welfare cases
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