Veterinary Practitioners Board

Summary of meeting outcomes
Friday 19 January 2024
9.30am-1.30pm

1. Welcome and review of attendance

• The President opened the meeting and welcomed all present.

• Potential conflicts of interest
  One conflict of interest disclosed.

2. Actions arising register

• Members noted the actions register.

3. Compliance and Policy Review

• 5 existing policies were reviewed by the Board: Responsible supply and use of antimicrobials; Supply of S4 pain management medication for animal husbandry procedures in production animals policy; Suppling subscription only medicines; Use and Management of Controlled Medicines (S8) and Barbiturate Euthanasia Solutions Policy and, Telehealth Policy (Includes Telemedicine and Teletriage).

4. Risk Register

• The Business systems and processes risk category was reviewed.

5. Legislation Review

• The TCCS Policy and Legislation team attended and gave an overview of the work undertaken on the legislative review.

6. Registrations

• The Board considered one application for premises registration, and 5 applications for Standard Practitioner registration.

7. Complaints

• The Board considered 2 complaints.

• Other Business
  The Board was provided an update on AVBC business.
  The Board discussed a query on Surgical Artificial Insemination in Dogs.
  The Board discussed a query on Equine Dentistry.
  he Board discussed their upcoming Premises Inspections.

• Meeting closed
  Next meeting: Friday 23 February 2024.

Summary of meeting outcomes 
Friday 23 February 2024
9.30am-1.30pm

1. Welcome and review of attendance

• The President opened the meeting and welcomed all present.

• Potential conflicts of interest
  One conflict of interest disclosed.

2. Actions arising register

• Members noted the actions register.

• Governance and administration
  The Board agreed on the setting of fees for the 2024-25 financial year.

3. Compliance and Policy Review

• 5 existing policies were reviewed by the Board: Veterinary facilities equipment and assistance in the provision of veterinary services; Responsibilities of a veterinary superintendent; Supervised practice; Employing Veterinary practitioners and, Incitement and inducements to commit unprofessional conduct policy.

4. Risk Register

• The Business systems and processes risk category was reviewed.

5. Legislation Review

• The TCCS Policy and Legislation team attended and gave an overview of the work undertaken on the legislative review.

6. Registrations

• The Board considered 4 applications for Standard Practitioner registration.

• Other Business
  The Board was provided an update on AVBC business.
  The Board discussed topics of discussion for the upcoming Communications Night.
  The Board discussed a query on Laboratory Fridges.

• Meeting closed
  Next meeting: Friday 22 March 2024.

Summary of meeting outcomes 
Friday 22 March 2024
9.30am-1.30pm

1. Welcome and review of attendance

• The President opened the meeting and welcomed all present.

• Potential conflicts of interest
  One conflict of interest disclosed.

• Veterinary Premises Inspections Debrief
  ACT Veterinary Practitioner’s Board Inspector Dr Phillipa Sims joined the meeting and briefed the Board on the recently undertaken Premises inspections.

2. Actions arising register

• Members noted the actions register.

• Governance and administration
  The Board noted the financial statements for January and February 2023.

3. Compliance and Policy Review

• 3 existing policies were reviewed by the Board: Currency of practice policy; Working in area of competence and limitations policy, and, Referrals, second opinions, registered specialists and specialist practices.

4. Risk Register

• The Cyber Security risk category was reviewed.

5. Legislation Review

• The TCCS Policy and Legislation team attended and gave an overview of the work undertaken on the legislative review.

6. Registrations

• The Board considered 2 applications for Standard Practitioner registration.

7. Complaints

• The Board considered one complaint.

• Other Business
  The Board was provided an update on AVBC business.

• Meeting closed
  Next meeting: Friday 19 April 2024.

Summary of meeting outcomes
Friday 19 April 2024
10.00am-2.00pm

1. Welcome and review of attendance

• The President opened the meeting and welcomed all present.

• Potential conflicts of interest
  One standing conflict of interest noted.

• Communications Night
  The Board discussed the previously held Communications Night, as well as next steps on CPD pilot program.

2. Actions arising register

• Members noted the actions register.

• Governance and administration
  The Board noted the financial statements for March 2024.

3. Compliance and Policy Review

• 4 existing policies were reviewed by the Board: Use of expert review; Quorum policy; Conflict of interest policy, and Board communication to stakeholders policy.

4. Risk Register

• The Stakeholder Management risk category was reviewed.

5. Legislation Review

• The Board was briefed by the Registrar on the work undertaken by the TCCS Policy and Legislation team on the legislative review.

6. Registrations

• The Board considered one application for Standard Practitioner registration.

7. Complaints

• The Board considered one complaints.

• Other Business
  The Board was provided an update on AVBC business.
  The Board discussed letter received regarding Equine Dentistry.

• Meeting closed
  Next meeting: Friday 17 May 2024.

Summary of meeting outcomes
Friday 17 May 2024
9.30am-1.30pm

1. Welcome and review of attendance

• The President opened the meeting and welcomed all present.
• Potential conflicts of interest
  Nil declared.

2. Actions arising register

• Members noted the actions register.
• Governance and administration
  The Board noted the financial statements for April 2024.

3. Compliance and Policy Review

• 2 existing policies were reviewed by the Board: Veterinary practitioner health program policy, and the Diversity and inclusion policy.

4. Risk Register

• The Finance risk category was reviewed.

5. Legislation Review

• The Board was briefed by the Registrar on the work undertaken by the TCCS Policy and Legislation team on the legislative review.

6. Registrations

• The Board considered 1 application for Standard Practitioner registration.
• The Board reviewed the conditional registration of one Veterinary Practitioner.

7. Complaints

• The Board considered 1 complaint.

8. Other Business
Next meeting: Friday 21 June 2024.

Summary of meeting outcomes
Friday 21 June 2024
9.30am-1.30pm

1. Welcome and review of attendance

• The Deputy President opened the meeting and welcomed all present.

• Potential conflicts of interest
  One standing conflict of interest was noted.

2. Actions arising register

• Members noted the actions register.

• Governance and administration
  The Board noted the financial statements for May 2024.
  The Board reviewed and agreed to the draft budget for FY2024-25.

3. Compliance and Policy Review

• 2 existing policies were reviewed by the Board: Complaints Outcomes policy, and the Continuing Professional Development policy.

4. Risk Register

• The Quorum Requirements risk category was reviewed.

5. Legislation Review

• The Board was briefed by the Registrar on the work undertaken by the TCCS Policy and Legislation team on the legislative review.

6. Registrations

• The Board considered 4 application for Standard Practitioner registration.

7. Other Business

• The Board was provided an update on AVBC business.
• The Board discussed a CPD Pilot Program mentor session to be scheduled on the evening of 25 July 2024, in lieu of a Communications evening.

Meeting closed.
Next meeting: Friday 26 July 2024.

Summary of meeting outcomes
Friday 26 July 2024
9:30am-1:30pm

1. Welcome and review of attendance

• The Deputy President opened the meeting and welcomed all present.

• Potential conflicts of interest
  One standing conflict of interest was noted.

2. Actions arising register

• Members noted the actions register.

• Governance and administration
  The Board noted the financial statements for June 2024.

3. Compliance and Policy Review

• 3 existing policies were reviewed by the Board: After-hours hospitalisation of patients; Continuing care after-hours and Emergency animal hospitals.

4. Risk Register

• The Failure to Comply with Legislative Requirements risk category was reviewed.

5. Legislation Review

• The Board was briefed by the Registrar on the work undertaken by the TCCS Policy and Legislation team on the legislative review.
• The Board performed a thorough assessment of the responses received from the stakeholder consultation process.

6. Registrations

• The Board noted the number of renewals and non-renewals for both premises and practitioners for 2024-25.
• The Board considered 1 application for Standard Practitioner registration.
• The Board considered registrational conditions for 1 veterinary practitioner.

7. Other Business

• The Board was provided an update on AVBC business.
• The Board discussed the findings contained within the report from the inquiry into Veterinary workforce shortage in New South Wales.

• Meeting closed
  Next meeting: Friday 30 August 2024.

Summary of meeting outcomes
Friday 30 August 2024
10am-2pm

1. Welcome and review of attendance

• The President opened the meeting and welcomed all present.

• Potential conflicts of interest
  One conflict of interest were noted.

2. Actions arising register

• Members noted the actions register.
• Governance and administration
  The Board noted the financial statements for July 2024.

3. Compliance and Policy Review

• 4 existing policies were reviewed by the Board: Record keeping, Communications, Obtaining informed consent and Complaints outcomes policies.

4. Risk Register

• The Business systems and processes risk category was reviewed.

5. Legislation Review

• The Board was briefed by the Registrar on the recent work undertaken by the TCCS Policy and Legislation team on the legislative review.

6. Registrations

• The Board considered three applications for Standard Practitioner registration.
• The Board reviewed the registrational conditions for two conditionally registered practitioners.

7. Complaints

• The Board considered one complaints.

• Other Business
  The Board was provided an update on AVBC business.
  The decided its meeting dates for 2025.

• Meeting closed
  Next meeting: Friday 27 September 2024.

Summary of meeting outcomes 
Friday 23 September 2024
9:30am-1:30pm

1. Welcome and review of attendance

• The President opened the meeting and welcomed all present.

• Potential conflicts of interest
  One conflict of interest disclosed.

2. Actions arising register

• Members noted the actions register.

• Governance and administration
  The Board noted the financial statements for August 2024.

3. Compliance and Policy Review

• 3 existing policies were reviewed by the Board: Communications, Anaesthesia and, Biosecurity and Infection Control policies

4. Risk Register

• The Stakeholder management risk category was reviewed.

5. Legislation Review

• The Board was briefed by the Registrar on the recent work undertaken by the TCCS Policy and Legislation team on the legislative review.

6. Registrations

• The Board reviewed the documentation received from the Veterinary Practitioners Board of Western Australia, pertaining to a Queensland registrant.

7. Complaint

• The Board considered 2 complaints.

8. Other Business

• The Board was provided an update on AVBC business.
  The The Board discussed and finalised details for the upcoming AGM and Communications Night.
• Meeting closed
  Next meeting: Friday 22 October 2024.

Summary of meeting outcomes 
Friday 25 October 2024
10am-2pm

1. Welcome and review of attendance

• The President opened the meeting and welcomed all present.

• Potential conflicts of interest
  4 conflict of interest disclosed.

2. Actions arising register

• Members noted the actions register.

• Governance and administration
  The Board noted the financial statements for September 2024.

3. Compliance and Policy Review

• 3 existing policies were reviewed by the Board: Anaesthesia, End of Life services, and Certification policies.

4. Risk Register

• The Cyber Security risk category was reviewed.

5. Legislation Review

• The Board reviewed the documentation received from the Veterinary Practitioners Board of Western Australia, pertaining to a Queensland registrant.

6. Registrations

• The Board considered 2 complaints.

7. Complaints

• Other Business
  The Board was provided an update on AVBC business.
• The Board discussed premises communication requirements to their clients over the holiday period.

• Meeting closed
  Next meeting: Friday 29 November 2024.

Summary of meeting outcomes
Friday 29 November 2024
9:30am-1:30pm

1. Welcome and review of attendance

• The President opened the meeting and welcomed all present.

• Potential conflicts of interest
  2 standing conflict of interest noted.

2. Actions arising register

• Members noted the actions register.

• Governance and administration
  The Board noted the financial statements for October 2024.
• The Board considered whether 2025-26 fees increase in line with the Wage Price Index (WPI), or by an agreed percentage.

3. Compliance and Policy Review

• 5 existing policies were reviewed by the Board: Practising in accordance with statutory obligations, Obligation to provide treatment, Obligation to report policy, Welfare of animals must be considered, and the Veterinary Practitioner Health Program policies.

4. Risk Register

• The Finance risk category was reviewed.

5. Legislation Review

• EPSDD staff attended the meeting to discuss proposed amendments to the Veterinary Practitioners Act.

6. Avian Influenza

• Dr Kyeelee Driver (ACT Government Chief Veterinary Officer) attended to provide the Board with an update on the Avian Influenza situation.

7. Registrations

• The Board reviewed 3 application for Standard Practitioner registration.

8. Complaints

• The Board considered 2 complaints.

9. Other Business

• The Board was provided an update on AVBC business.
  The Board received a brief from Mr Daniel Childs on the ACT Government’s upcoming desexing scheme.

• Meeting closed
  Next meeting: Friday 17 January 2025.

Summary of meeting outcomes
Friday 20 January 2023
9.30am-1.30pm

1. Welcome and review of attendance

• The President opened the meeting and welcomed all present.

• Potential conflicts of interest
  There was one conflict of interest disclosed for this meeting.

• Actions arising register
  Members noted the actions register.

2. Governance and administration

• The Board noted the financial statements for December 2022.

3. Compliance and Policy Review

• 5 existing policies were reviewed by the Board: Currency of Practice Policy; Bark Reduction Policy; Use of Expert Review Policy; Veterinary Practitioner Health Program Policy; Working in Area of

• 2 new policies were review by the Board; Across State Borders Policy; Supply of pain management medication for animal husbandry procedures in production animals’ policy.

4. Risk Register

• The Communicable Diseases and Outbreaks risk category was reviewed.

5. Registrations

• One registration condition was discussed, and two registration applications were approved.

6. Legislation Review

• The Board discussed proposed strategy for review of Part 7 of the Act.

7. Complaints

• The Board considered one new complaint.

8. Other Business

• The Board was provided an update on AVBC business.
• Meeting closed.

Summary of meeting outcomes
Friday 24 February 2023
9.30am-1.30pm

1. Welcome and review of attendance

• The President opened the meeting and welcomed all present.

• Potential conflicts of interest
  There was one conflict of interest disclosed for this meeting.

• Actions arising register
  Members noted the actions register.

2. Governance and administration

• The Board noted the financial statements for January 2023.

• The Board discussed and agreed to the fee increases for FY2023-24.

3. Compliance and Policy Review

• 3 existing policies were reviewed by the Board: After-hours hospitalisation of patients; Assistance or support used in the provision of veterinary services, and Continuing care after-hours.

4. Risk Register

• The Finance risk category was reviewed.

5. Registrations

• 2 registration applications were approved.

6. Complaint

• The Board considered one complaint.

7. Other Business

• The Board was provided an update on AVBC business.
• The Board discussed a change to an RCVS policy.
• The Board proposed topics for its next Communications Night.

• Meeting closed
  Next meeting: Friday 31 March 2023

Summary of meeting outcomes
Friday 31 March 2023
9.30am-1.30pm

1. Welcome and review of attendance

• The Deputy President opened the meeting and welcomed all present.

• Potential conflicts of interestThere was one conflict of interest disclosed for this meeting.

• Actions arising register
  Members noted the actions register.

2. Governance and administration

• The Board noted the financial statements for February 2023.

3. Compliance and Policy Review

• 3 existing policies were reviewed by the Board: Emergency Animal Hospitals; Record keeping Guidelines, and Responsibilities of a veterinary superintendent.

4. Risk Register

• The Failure to comply with legislation risk category was reviewed.

5. Complaint

• The Board considered two complaints.

6. Other Business

• The Board was provided an update on AVBC business.

• The Board proposed dates for its next Communications Night.

• Meeting closed
  Next meeting: Friday 28 April 2023.

Summary of meeting outcomes
Friday 28 April 2023
9.30am-1.30pm

1. Welcome and review of attendance

• The Deputy President opened the meeting and welcomed all present.

• Potential conflicts of interest
  There was one conflict of interest disclosed for this meeting.

• Actions arising register
  Members noted the actions register.

2. Governance and administration

• The Board noted the financial statements for March 2023.

3. Compliance and Policy Review

• 5 existing policies were reviewed by the Board: Record keeping Guidelines, End of life veterinary services, Practicing in accordance with statutory obligations, Responsible supply and use of antimicrobials, and Complaints.

4. Risk Register

• The Quorum requirements risk category was reviewed.

5. Registrations

• The Board reviewed and approved one application for registration.

6. Complaints

• The Board considered three complaints.

• Other Business
  The Board was provided an update on AVBC business.

• Meeting closed
  Next meeting: Friday 2 Jun 2023.

Summary of meeting outcomes
Friday 2 June 2023
9.30am-1.30pm

1. Welcome and review of attendance

• The President opened the meeting and welcomed all present.

• Potential conflicts of interest
  There were no conflicts of interest disclosed for this meeting.

• Actions arising register
  Members noted the actions register.

2. Governance and administration

• The Board noted the financial statements for April 2023.

3. Compliance and Policy Review

• One existing policy was reviewed by the Board: Veterinary facilities equipment and assistance in the provision of veterinary services policy; And one developing process was reviewed: Summary of Complaints policy for ACT VPB website.

4. Complaints

• The Board considered one complaint.

5. Legislation Review

• The Board discussed proposed strategy for review of Part 7 of the Act.

6. Registrations

• The Board reviewed and approved one application for registration.

7. Risk Register

• The Business systems and processes risk category was reviewed.

• Other Business
  The Board was provided an update on AVBC business.

• Meeting closed
  Next meeting: Friday 30 Jun 2023.

Summary of meeting outcomes
Friday 30 June 2023
10.00am-1.30pm

1. Welcome and review of attendance

• The President opened the meeting and welcomed all present.

• Potential conflicts of interest
  There were no conflicts of interest disclosed for this meeting.

• Actions arising register
  Members noted the actions register.

2. Governance and administration

• The Board noted the financial statements for May 2023.

3. Compliance and Policy Review

• 2 existing policies were reviewed by the Board: Disciplinary policy and Obligation to provide treatment.

4. Risk Register

• The Failure to meet the expectations of our stakeholders risk category was reviewed.

5. Legislation Review

• The Board discussed proposed strategy for review of Part 7 of the Act.

6. Registrations

• The Board reviewed one application for practitioner registration, and one application for premises registration.

• Other Business
  The Board was provided an update on AVBC business.
  The Board agreed to put forward a submission to the NSW inquiry into Veterinary workforce shortage in NSW.

• Meeting closed
  Next meeting: Friday 28 July 2023.

Summary of meeting outcomes
Friday 28 July 2023
9.30am-1.30pm

1. Welcome and review of attendance

• The President opened the meeting and welcomed all present.

• Potential conflicts of interest
  There were no conflicts of interest disclosed for this meeting.

• Actions arising register
  Members noted the actions register.

2. Governance and administration

• The Board noted the financial statements for June 2023.

3. Compliance and Policy Review

• 5 existing policies were reviewed by the Board: Communications policy; Obtaining informed consent; Quorum policy; Referrals, second opinions, registered specialists and specialist practices; and the Complaints Outcomes policy (updated June 2023).

4. Risk Register

• The Cyber Security risk category was reviewed.

5. Legislation Review

• The Board discussed proposed strategy for review of Part 7 of the Act.

6. Registrations

• The Board reviewed and approved one application for standard practitioner registration, and one application for specialist practitioner registration.

• Other Busines
  The Board was provided an update on AVBC business.
  The Board considered potential dates for the Annual General Meeting and Communications Night.

• Meeting closed
  Next meeting: Friday 25 August 2023.

Summary of meeting outcomes
Friday 25 August 2023
9.30am-1.30pm

1. Welcome and review of attendance

• The President opened the meeting and welcomed all present.

• Potential conflicts of interest
  No conflicts of interest disclosed.

• Actions arising register
  Members noted the actions register.

2. Governance and administration

• The Board noted the financial statements for July 2023.

3. Compliance and Policy Review

• 2 existing policies were reviewed by the Board: Quorum Policy and, Complaints outcomes Policy.

4. Risk Register

• The Communicable disease and outbreaks risk category was reviewed.

5. Legislation Review

• The Board discussed proposed strategy for review of Part 8 of the Act.

6. Registrations

• The Board reviewed and approved 2 applications for standard practitioner registration.

• Other Business
  The Board was provided an update on AVBC business.
  The Board discussed current ACT Government Biosecurity risks with the TCCS Rural Services and Biosecurity team.

• Meeting closed
  Next meeting: Friday 29 September 2023

Summary of meeting outcomes
Friday 29 September 2023
9.30am-1.30pm

1. Welcome and review of attendance

• The President opened the meeting and welcomed all present.

• Potential conflicts of interest
  Nil conflicts of interest disclosed.

• Actions arising register
  Members noted the actions register.

2. Governance and administration

• The Board noted the financial statements for August 2023.

3. Compliance and Policy Review

• 6 existing policies were reviewed by the Board: Complaints Outcomes policy; Quorum policy; Certification policy; Conflict of interest policy; Incitement and inducements to commit unprofessional conduct; and Obligation to report policy.

4. Legislation Review

• The Board discussed proposed strategy for review of Part 9 of the Act.

5. Registrations

• The Board reviewed and approved one application for standard practitioner registration and, one application for House calls only practice.
• The Board reviewed one veterinary practitioner’s registrational conditions.

6. Complaints

• The Board considered two complaints.

• Other Business
  The Board was provided an update on AVBC business.
  The Board discussed upcoming AGM and Communications Night.

• Meeting closed
  Next meeting: Friday 27 October 2023.

Summary of meeting outcomes
Friday 27 October 2023
9.30am-1.30pm

1. Welcome and review of attendance

• The President opened the meeting and welcomed all present.

• Potential conflicts of interest
  Nil conflicts of interest disclosed.

• Actions arising register
  Members noted the actions register.

2. Governance and administration

• The Board noted the financial statements for September 2023.

3. Compliance and Policy Review

• 4 existing policies were reviewed by the Board: Supplying prescription only medicines; Anaesthesia policy; Biosecurity and infection control and, Board communication to stakeholders policy.

4. Risk Register

• The Failure to comply with legislation risk category was reviewed.

5. Registrations

• The Board reviewed one veterinary practitioner’s registrational conditions.

6. Complaints

• The Board considered 2 complaints.

• Other Business
  The Board was provided an update on AVBC business.
  The Board discussed its annual CPD audit.
  The Board agreed to meeting dates for 2024.

• Meeting closed.
  Next meeting: Friday 24 November 2023

Summary of meeting outcomes
Friday 24 November 2023
9.30am-1.30pm

1. Welcome and review of attendance

• The President opened the meeting and welcomed all present.

• Potential conflicts of interest
  One conflict of interest disclosed.

• Actions arising register
  Members noted the actions register.

2. Governance and administration

• The Board noted the financial statements for October 2023.

4. Compliance and Policy Review

• 4 existing policies were reviewed by the Board: Employing Veterinary practitioners; Diversity and inclusion policy; Telemedicine policy (COVID-19) and, Obligation to Report policy.

5. Risk Register

• The Quorum risk category was reviewed.

5. Legislation Review

• The Board conducted a review of the Code of Conduct, and Part 10 of the Veterinary Practice Act 2018.

6. Complaints

• The Board considered one complaint.

• Other Business
  The Board was provided an update on AVBC business.
  The Board discussed dates for its 2024 Communication Nights.
  The Board conducted its 2023 CPD audit.

• Meeting closed
  Next meeting: Friday 19 January 2024.

Summary of meeting outcomes
Friday 28 January 2022
9.30am-1.30pm

1. Welcome and review of attendance

• The President opened the meeting and welcomed all present.

• Potential conflicts of interest
  No declared conflicts of interest.

• Actions arising register
  Members noted the actions register.

2. Governance and administration

• The Board noted the financial statements to December 2021.

• The Strategic Plan 2022-2025 was endorsed.

• Premises registration fees were discussed.

3. Risk Register

• The Board reviewed the Business systems and processes and the Finance risk categories.

• The Board considered and discussed the recognition of veterinary services in emergencies.

4. Compliance and Policy Review

• The Board reviewed and updated 4 policies.

• The Board drafted a policy on Supplying prescription only medicines.

• Audible recording of veterinary consultations was considered as part of the Board’s record keeping guidelines.

5. Registrations

• Three registration conditions and five registration applications were reviewed.

6. Other Business

• The Board was provided an update on AVBC business.

• The Board reviewed the outcome of discussions following an online meeting with veterinary premises regarding emergency and after-hours veterinary services.

• Meeting closed
  Next meeting: 25 February 2022, 9.30am.

Summary of meeting outcomes
Friday 25 February 2022
9.30am-1.30pm

1. Welcome and review of attendance

• The President opened the meeting and welcomed all present.

• Potential conflicts of interest
  No declared conflicts of interest.

• Actions arising register
  Members noted the actions register.

2. Governance and administration

• The Board noted the financial statements for January 2022.

• Practitioner registration fees for 2022-23 were discussed

3. Compliance and Policy Review

• The Board reviewed the Stakeholder Management and the Failure to comply with legislation risk categories

4. Risk Register

• The Board considered reviewing the veterinary registration application form.

5. Registrations

• One registration condition was discussed and two registration applications were approved.

6. Other Business

• The Board was provided an update on AVBC business.
• The Board considered the ongoing care of veterinary patients.

• Meeting closed
  Next meeting: Friday 25 March 2022. 10.00am.

Summary of meeting outcomes
Friday 25 March 2022
10.00am-2.00pm

1. Welcome and review of attendance

• The Deputy President opened the meeting and welcomed all present.

• Potential conflicts of interest
  There was one declared conflict of interest for a complaint.

• Actions arising register
  Members noted the actions register.

2. Governance and administration

• The Board noted the financial statements to February 2022.

• Specialist registration fees for 2022-23 were discussed.

3. Compliance and Policy Review

• The Board considered a draft policy for the responsibilities of a veterinary superintendent.

4. Complaint

• The Board considered a complaint.

Registrations

• One registration condition was discussed and six registration applications were approved.

Legislation Review

• The Board reviewed parts 1 and 2 of the Veterinary Practice Act 2018.

Other Business

• The Board was provided an update on AVBC business.

• The Board considered and enquiry from the Domestic Animal Services.

• The Veterinary Practitioner Registration Application form was amended.

• Meeting closed
  Next meeting: 29 April 2022, 9.30am.

Summary of meeting outcomes
Friday 29 April 2022
9.30am-1.50pm

1. Welcome and review of attendance

• The Deputy President opened the meeting and welcomed all present.

• Potential conflicts of interest
  No declared conflicts of interest.

• Actions arising register
  Members noted the actions register.

2. Governance and administration

• The Board noted the financial statements to March 2022.

3. Compliance and Policy Review

• The Board considered and endorsed 4 new policies.

4. Risk Register

• The Board reviewed the Communicable diseases and outbreaks and the Quorum requirements risk categories.

5. Complaint

• The Board considered a new complaint.

6. Registrations

• One veterinary premises application was reviewed; one registration condition was discussed and two veterinary practitioner registration applications were approved.

7. Other Business

• The Board was provided an update on AVBC business.

• Meeting closed
  Next meeting: 27 May 2022, 9.30am.

Summary of meeting outcomes
Friday 27 May 2022
9.30am-1.40pm

1. Welcome and review of attendance

• The Deputy President opened the meeting and welcomed all present.

• Potential conflicts of interest
  There was one declared conflict of interest for a complaint.

• Actions arising register
  Members noted the actions register.

2. Governance and administration

• The Board noted the financial statements to April 2022 and reviewed the draft 2022-23 budget.

• ASAV accredited hospitals were discussed.

• The Board considered the mutual recognition legislation (Commonwealth).

3. Diseases: Lumpy skin and Foot & mouth

• The Acting Chief Veterinary Officer (ACT) was in attendance to discuss the lumpy skin and foot & mouth diseases.

4. Complaints

• The Board considered two ongoing and one new complaint.

5. Registrations

• One registration condition was discussed, three veterinary practitioner registration applications were approved, and one application was declined.

6. Legislation Review

• The Board reviewed the Veterinary Practice Regulations.

7. Other Business

• The Board was provided an update on AVBC business.

8. Compliance and Policy Review

• The Board reviewed two current policies and considered two new policies:  Supervised practice; and Obligation to provide treatment.

• Meeting closed
  Next meeting: 24 June 2022, 10.00am

Summary of meeting outcomes
Friday 24 Jun 2022
10.00am-2.00pm

1. Welcome and review of attendance

• The President opened the meeting and welcomed all present.

• Potential conflicts of interest
  No declared conflicts of interest.

• Actions arising register
  Members noted the actions register.

2. Governance and administration

• The Board noted the financial statements to May 2022.

3. Compliance and Policy Review

• The Board reviewed two current policies and approved one new policy: Referrals, second opinions, registered specialists and specialist practices.

4. Risk Register

• The Board reviewed the Communicable diseases and outbreaks risk category.

• The recommendations of the AVBC Report on Disability and Disclosure were considered.

5. Registrations

• 4 veterinary practitioner registration applications were approved, one with conditions. The Board discussed a premises registration application.

• The Board agreed to review CPD statements at the November 2022 meeting.

6. Legislation Review

• The Board reviewed Part 3 of the Veterinary Practice Act.

7. Other Business

• The Board was provided an update on AVBC business.

• The Board considered scheduling visits to registered veterinary premises later in the year.

• Meeting closed
  Next meeting: 29 July 2022, 9.30am.

Summary of meeting outcomes
Friday 29 July 2022
9.30am-1.45pm

1. Welcome and review of attendance

• The President opened the meeting and welcomed all present.

• Potential conflicts of interest
  No declared conflicts of interest.

• Actions arising register
  Members noted the actions register.

2. Governance and administration

• The Board noted the financial statements to 2021-22.

3. Compliance and Policy Review

• 2 current policies were reviewed and the Board approved 4 new policies:  Certification; Incitement and inducements to commit unprofessional conduct; Obligation to report; and Supplying prescription only medicines.

4. Risk Register

• The Finance risk category was reviewed.

• The Board discussed biosecurity and emergency animal diseases preparedness and response.

5. Registrations

• The Board was provided an update on veterinary practitioner registration non-renewals for 2022-23.

6. Legislation Review

• Parts 4 and 5 of the Veterinary Practice Act 2018 were reviewed.

7. Other Business

• The Board was provided an update on AVBC business.

• Meeting closed
  Next meeting: 26 August 2022, 9.30am

Summary of meeting outcomes
Friday 26 August 2022
9.30am-1.30pm

1. Welcome and review of attendance

• The President opened the meeting and welcomed all present.

• Potential conflicts of interest
  No declared conflicts of interest.

• Actions arising register
  Members noted the actions register.

2. Governance and administration

• The Board noted the financial statements to July 2022.

3. Compliance and Policy Review

• 4 current policies were reviewed: Continuing Professional Development Policy; Anaesthesia Policy; Board Communication to stakeholders Policy; Biosecurity and infection control policy.

4. Risk Register

• The Business systems and processes risk category was reviewed.

5. Registrations

• The Board approved a new veterinary practitioner application and reviewed the conditions of another.

6. Legislation Review

• Part 5 of the Veterinary Practice Act 2018 was reviewed.

7. Other Business

• The Board was provided an update on AVBC business.

• The Board considered potential dates for the Annual General Meeting.

• Meeting closed
  Next meeting: 30 September 2022, 10.00am

Summary of meeting outcomes
Friday 30 September 2022
10.00am-2.00pm

1. Welcome and review of attendance

• The President opened the meeting and welcomed all present.

• Potential conflicts of interest
  No declared conflicts of interest.

• Actions arising register
  Members noted the actions register.

2. Governance and administration

• The Board noted the financial statements to 2022-23.

3. Compliance and Policy Review

• 2 new policies were reviewed by the Board:  Welfare of animals must be considered policy; Employing veterinary practitioners’ policy.

4. Risk Register

• The Failure to comply with legislation risk category was reviewed.

5. Registrations

• The Board reviewed a non-practicing veterinary practitioner application.

6. Legislation Review

• Part 5 of the Veterinary Practice Act 2018 were reviewed.

7. Other Business

• The Board was provided an update on AVBC business.

• Meeting closed.
  Next meeting: 28 October 2022, 9.30am.

Summary of meeting outcomes
Friday 28 October 2022
9.30am-1.30pm

1. Welcome and review of attendance

• The Deputy President opened the meeting and welcomed all present.

• Potential conflicts of interest
  There were 3 conflicts of interest disclosed for this meeting.

• Actions arising register
  Members noted the actions register.

2. Governance and administration

• The Board noted the financial statements to 2022-23.

3. Compliance and Policy Review

• 4 existing policies were reviewed by the Board:  Currency of Practice Policy; Diversity and Inclusion Policy; Telemedicine Policy; and Use and Management of Controlled Medicines (S8) and Barbiturate Euthanasia Solutions Policy.

4. Risk Register

• The Stakeholder Management risk category was reviewed.

5. Registrations

• The Board reviewed a veterinary practitioner application.

6. Legislation Review

• Part 6 of the Veterinary Practice Act 2018 was reviewed.

7. Veterinary Council of New Zealand

• Iain McLachlan from the Veterinary Council of New Zealand joined the meeting to discuss New Zealand’s complaints handling process; CPD, and the NZ Veterinary Practice Act.

8. Other Business

• The Board was provided an update on AVBC business.

• The Board considered potential dates for the 2023 Board Meetings.

• Meeting closed
  Next meeting: Friday 9 December, 1.30pm

Summary of meeting outcomes
Friday 9 December 2022
1.30am-5.30pm

1. Welcome and review of attendance

• The President opened the meeting and welcomed all present.

• Potential conflicts of interest
  Nil conflicts of interest were disclosed for this meeting.

• Actions arising register
  Members noted the actions register.

2. Governance and administration

• The Board noted the financial statements for October 2022.

3. Compliance and Policy Review

• 2 existing policies were reviewed by the Board: Continuing Professional Development (CPD) policy, and Currency of Practice Policy.

4. Risk Register

• The Quorum Requirements risk category was reviewed.

5. Registrations

• The Board reviewed and approved four veterinary practitioner applications.

6. Legislation Review

• Part 6 of the Veterinary Practice Act 2018 was reviewed.

7. Freedom of Information discussion

• An Assistant Director from the FOI and Subpoena team delivered a presentation on several topics relating to the Freedom of Information Act and associated processes.

8. Other Business

• The Board was provided an update on AVBC business.

• The Board conducted an audit of 10% of registered ACT veterinary practitioners’ CPD records.

• Meeting closed
  Next meeting: Friday 20 January, 9.30am.