Queensland Consolidated Acts Queensland Consolidated Acts(1) A veterinary surgeon shall be entitled to be registered as a veterinary specialist if the veterinary surgeon applies to the board in the approved form, pays the prescribed fee and satisfies the board that--
(a) he or she has gained special skill in the veterinary specialty with respect to which he or she applies to be registered; and
(b) the special skill was gained in practising veterinary science for a period of at least 5 years; and
(c) he or she is the holder of a degree, diploma or other qualification recognised by regulation that relates to that veterinary specialty.
(2) The board may refer an application made under subsection (1) to the body known as the advisory committee on registration of veterinary specialists for the purpose of obtaining its advice in respect of the application.