Eligibility

There are a number of exclusions to eligibility to apply to be a Council member:

  • Having an unspent conviction for a money laundering, bribery or terrorism-related offence, among others;
  • Having ever been found to be in contempt of court;
  • Having ever been removed as an officer or employee of a charity for misconduct or mismanagement;
  • Being subject to notification requirements under sexual offences legislation (i.e., they are on the sex offenders register); or
  • Being a “designated person” under anti-terrorist
  • A lay person in this instance is someone who has not been on a veterinary register either as a vet or a veterinary nurse
  • Able to confirm that you have not engaged in any activity or behaviour that would be likely to bring the profession into disrepute or undermine public confidence in the profession.