Northern Territory Consolidated Regulations Northern Territory Consolidated Regulations(1) Section 25 of the Act does not apply to:
(a) the treatment of an animal by a health practitioner if:
(i) a registered veterinarian has examined the animal before the treatment is undertaken; and
(ii) the treatment is carried out under the direct supervision of the veterinarian;
(b) the administration of an anaesthetic or drug to an animal by a person, where a registered veterinarian has:
(i) previously examined the animal and decided that the anaesthetic or drug is required to be administered; and
(ii) satisfied himself or herself that the person is competent to administer it,
and the administration takes place under the supervision of the veterinarian;
(c) the administration by a person of a vaccine, or of a drug listed in Schedule 4 of the Poisons and Dangerous Drugs Act , to an animal where a registered veterinarian has:
(i) made enquiries about the animal and decided that the vaccine or drug is required to be administered;
(ii) satisfied himself or herself that it is not reasonably practicable for a registered veterinarian to administer it, and that the person is competent to do so; and
(iii) supplied or prescribed the drugs and given full directions with respect to its administration;
(d) anything done by an inspector within the meaning of the Livestock Act in the exercise of a power conferred by that Act;
(e) the artificial insemination of an animal by a person; or
(f) the provision of a veterinary service in an emergency, where a registered veterinarian is not reasonably available.
(2) A reference in subregulation (1) to a registered veterinarian does not include a reference to a person having limited registration as a veterinarian.
"health practitioner" means:
(a) a medical practitioner; or
(b) a person registered under the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law to practise the chiropractic, dental or physiotherapy profession (other than as a student).