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Who are we?
The Veterinary Surgeons Board of South Australia (VSBSA) is an independent statutory authority which regulates the provision of veterinary treatment to protect the public interest and animal health, safety and welfare.
The VSBSA reports annually to the South Australian Parliament through the Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development (PIRSA). However, as an independent statutory authority, the VSBSA is not part of PIRSA and the Minister is not able to direct the VSBSA in relation to its statutory functions.
We work to ensure those in the profession achieve and maintain high professional standards of competence and conduct in their provision of veterinary treatment. We receive, investigate, and act on complaints from the public about veterinary surgeons. Our statutory functions are exercised under the Veterinary Practice Act 2003.
Key functions of the VSBSA
Recognise courses of education or training that provide qualifications for registration on the general register or the specialist register
Determine the requirements necessary for registration on the general register or the specialist register
Determine the specialties in which a person may be registered on the specialist register
Establish and maintain the registers contemplated by the Act
Prepare or endorse codes of conduct and professional standards for veterinary surgeons
Prepare or endorse guidelines on continuing education for veterinary surgeons
Establish administrative processes for handling complaints received against veterinary surgeons or veterinary services providers (which may include processes under which the veterinary surgeon or veterinary services provider voluntarily enters into an undertaking)
Provide advice to the responsible Minister as may be appropriate
Carry out other functions assigned to us by or under the Act
News & Updates
UPDATE re Radiation Use Licensing for Veterinary Nurses/ Veterinary Technicians
The South Australia EPA wishes to advise that Veterinary nurses and Veterinary Technologists (Technicians) are now eligible to apply for a Use Licence to perform routine
Message from The Minister: Passage of the Veterinary Services Bill
Message from the Minister MONDAY 04 DECEMBER 2023 Dear partners in primary industries and regions, I am pleased to inform you that the Veterinary Services Bill
The VSBSA becomes a voting member of the AVBC!
[Melbourne, Victoria] – The Australasian Veterinary Boards Council (AVBC) today passed a special resolution to add the Veterinary Surgeons Board of South Australia (VSBSA) to