Schedule 1Declaration relating to the conduct to be observed by veterinary practitioners

# Schedule 1 Declaration relating to the conduct to be observed by veterinary practitioners Schedule 1 Declaration relating to the conduct to be observed by veterinary practitioners (Clause 7) I, \[*insert name*\] of \[*insert address*\] am an applicant for registration as a veterinary practitioner under the [Veterinary Practice Act 2003](/view/html/inforce/current/act-2003-087) and I declare that— > (a) I will pursue the work of my profession with diligence, and > (b) in practising veterinary science— > > > (i) I will promote the welfare of animals, and > > > (ii) I will observe the veterinary practitioners code of professional conduct referred to in section 37 of the [Veterinary Practice Act 2003](/view/html/inforce/current/act-2003-087), and > > > (iii) I will maintain a standard of professional knowledge and expertise at a level that is accepted by my professional colleagues who are of good standing, and > (c) unless approved by the Board, I will not practise veterinary science if I am aware that I am impaired by a physical or mental illness or disorder that detrimentally affects or is likely to detrimentally affect my capacity to practise.