Veterinary Nurses (Protection of Title) Bill [HL]

Key Points

• Protects the title 'veterinary nurse' by restricting its use to those who meet defined standards under the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966.
• Helps prevent misrepresentation of qualifications in veterinary care.
• Operates within the existing regulatory framework to enforce the protection and set out related provisions as required.
• Covers connected purposes described in the bill’s long title to clarify scope and enforcement.

Progress

The bill is at the 2nd Reading in the Lords. If it progresses, it would move to Committee stage, then further stages in the Lords, before moving to the House of Commons for consideration.