South Australian Current Regulations

VETERINARY PRACTICE REGULATIONS 2017 - REG 6

6—Exemptions for provision of veterinary treatment by unqualified persons

Pursuant to section 39(2) of the Act, section 39(1) of the Act does not apply in relation to veterinary treatment provided by an unqualified person in the following circumstances:

            (a)         the treatment of an animal for disease by an inspector appointed under the Livestock Act 1997 in the course of the inspector's duties;

            (b)         the treatment of an animal by a person pursuant to a licence under the Animal Welfare Act 1985 ;

            (c)         the treatment of an animal by a registered health professional in accordance with the directions of a veterinary surgeon;

            (d)         the treatment of an animal, under the supervision of a veterinary surgeon, by a person who is undertaking a course of instruction to obtain a qualification approved or recognised by the Board for the purposes of registration under the Act;

            (e)         restricted equine dentistry provided by a person in accordance with the directions of a veterinary surgeon;

            (f)         the administration of an anaesthetic, drug or vaccine to an animal by a person in accordance with the directions of a veterinary surgeon.