Specialised Status

Scheme Objectives

The objectives of the RCVS Recognised Specialist List include the following:

to promote specialisation within the veterinary profession;
to identify, for the public and the profession, veterinarians who have specialised knowledge and skills; who are active practitioners within a recognised field of specialisation; who maintain specialised competence through continuing professional development;
to encourage veterinary surgeons to refer cases, as appropriate, to RCVS Recognised Specialists;
to recognise specialised competence in key areas, where there are suitable postgraduate qualifications.

The Veterinary Surgeons’ Board of Western Australia can provide further information:

(08) 9367 464