Competence

The Veterinarians Act 2005 states that is principal purpose is to "protect the public interest by aiming to ensure that veterinarians are competent to practise". Sections 58-60 of the Act provide for competence assessment of veterinarians following a recommendation by the Complaints Assessment Committee.
 
Current policy documents can be seen at:

• Competency Standards and Performance Indicators for Veterinarians
   
  
• Policy on Competence and Competence Assessment
   
  
• Policy on Recency of Practice
   
  

 
 

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