Recruitment open for Vet Board positions

16 January 2025

Applications are now open for 9 positions on the Veterinary Practitioners Registration Board of Victoria (Vet Board).

The Vet Board helps protect public and animal health and welfare by regulating veterinarian practitioners in line with the Veterinary Practice Act 1997.

The Board’s responsibilities include registering appropriately qualified people as veterinary practitioners, conducting competency examinations for vets and investigating the professional conduct of registered practitioners.

It also issues guidelines about appropriate standards of veterinary practice and veterinary facilities and advises the Minister for Agriculture on any matters relating to the Veterinary Board’s functions.

Acting Executive Director at Agriculture Victoria, Kris Duthie, said they are looking for suitably qualified professionals from a variety of backgrounds and disciplines to serve a 3-year term.

‘We’re seeking candidates for 9 non-Executive Director roles including 6 registered veterinary practitioners, one legal practitioner and s community members with relevant experience, such as in finance, accounting, cyber and data governance, stakeholder communication and use of veterinary services.’

‘Registered veterinarians with relevant skills can also indicate their interest in being considered for the President and Deputy President positions.’

‘We are also looking for up to 12 Approved Persons to be available for informal and formal hearings of complaints made against Veterinary Practitioners,’ Ms Duthie said.

Interested candidates can attend 2 upcoming information sessions. The first session is online on Monday 3 February from 7- 8 pm. An in-person session is also planned for Tuesday 11 February at 4 pm in Melbourne. To register interest and attendance please email animal.biosecurity@agriculture.vic.gov.au

The Vet Board reports to the Minister for Agriculture. Agriculture Victoria is supporting the recruitment process.

Applications close 11:59pm on 16 February. An open and competitive process is being conducted in accordance with Victorian Government policy.

The Victorian Government is committed to ensuring that government boards and committees reflect the rich diversity of the Victorian community. For more information on specific roles and to apply visit the Join a Public Board website.

Media contact: media@deeca.vic.gov.au