Veterinary surgeons must provide their contact information and emergency contact details to the Veterinary Surgeons Board of Queensland (VSBQ), under the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1936 (the Act).
Accurate details are critical in the event of a declared animal emergency disease or pest.
Updating your details
You can update your contact information by either:
- completing the online form (use 'Change your details' option)
- contacting us to request a hard copy of the form.
The registration application and renewal forms also record your contact information and emergency contact details.
Registered veterinary surgeons must notify VSBQ within 21 days of any changes to their contact or emergency contact details, as per legislative requirements.
Contact information required
You must provide the following information for the veterinary surgeon or applicant:
- business address
- postal address
- residential address
- emergency contact details, including a telephone number and email address at which the veterinary surgeon or applicant may be contacted immediately, even outside of regular business hours — this ensures prompt communication for matters specified in section 29C of the Act.
Preferred names
Veterinarians can use their preferred name once it has been officially added to their registration details on the Register of Veterinary Surgeons and Specialists. Documentation, such as certificates, can then be signed off using the preferred name and registration number.
Contact the registry to add a preferred name.
Access to information
Access to emergency contact details is restricted to:
- the chief executive
- chief executives of other state government departments.
This access is only used to provide information about the control, eradication, or prevention of exotic diseases or declared pests.
Last updated: 23 May 2024