SCHEDULES

C1F2SCHEDULE 3 Exemptions from Restrictions on Practice of Veterinary Surgery

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Amendments (Textual)
F2

Sch. 3 substituted by S.I. 1988/526, art. 2

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

Part I Treatment and Operations which may be Given or Carried Out by Unqualified Persons

F16

Any medical treatment or any minor surgery (not involving entry into a body cavity) to any animal by a veterinary nurse if the following conditions are complied with, that is to say—

a

the animal is, for the time being, under the care of a registered veterinary surgeon or veterinary practitioner and the medical treatment or minor surgery is carried out by the veterinary nurse at his direction;

b

the registered veterinary surgeon or veterinary practitioner is the employer or is acting on behalf of the employer of the veterinary nurse; and

c

the registered veterinary surgeon or veterinary practitioner directing the medical treatment or minor surgery is satisfied that the veterinary nurse is qualified to carry out the treatment or surgery.

In this paragraph and in paragraph 7 below—

“veterinary nurse" means a nurse whose name is entered in the list of veterinary nurses F3, or the list of visiting European veterinary nurses, maintained by the College.