Welcome to the
Veterinary Council
of New Zealand

The Code of Professional Conduct covers:

  • Animal Welfare
  • Client Relationships
  • Professional Relationships
  • Professional Integrity
  • Veterinary Services
  • Veterinary Medicines
  • Legislative Requirements
  • Glossary
  • VCNZ Statements
Read the Code

This is what we do

Our role and functions are set out in the Veterinarians Act


All people working as veterinarians in New Zealand must by law (Veterinarians Act 2005) be registered with the Veterinary Council of New Zealand and hold a current practising certificate.

  • We register vets
  • We make sure they're competent, fit and healthy
  • We make sure they're trained, qualified and up to date
  • We set high standards for the veterinary profession
  • We investigate complaints about vets
  • We are a fair and consistent regulator of veterinary standards.

Updates and news

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August 31, 2022

Update for Vets August 2022

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August 31, 2022

Technical Advice: Informed consent

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August 31, 2022

Technical advice: Authorising medicines for procedures done by non-veterinarians

 

As a fair and consistent regulator 
of veterinary standards,

we are for you.