Eligibility

A lay person in this instance is someone who has not been on a veterinary register, either in the UK or elsewhere, either as a veterinary surgeon or a veterinary nurse.

• 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 legislation.
• Having engaged in any activity or behaviour that would be likely to bring the profession into disrepute or undermine public confidence in the profession.