Code of Professional Conduct
The Veterinary Council has a number of 'standard setting' functions under the Act. The Code of Professional Conduct is a key document in the setting of professional standards. The principles of expertise, performance, behaviour, integrity and accountability as defined in the Code of Professional Conduct are those expected of competent and reasonable veterinarians in New Zealand.
The Code of Professional Conduct is the essential document by which veterinarians are evaluated in terms of complaints, and by which decisions are made on any professional issues regarding how and why and what veterinarians do.
Click on this link to read the document: Code of Professional Conduct
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Or you can email the Council for a copy in Word.
For further information, contact:
The Registrar
Veterinary Council of New Zealand
PO Box 10 563
Wellington 6143
New Zealand
Ph: +64 4 473 9600
Email: registrar@vetcouncil.org.nz