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Veterinary practices

This page provides advice on how to apply for licences to possess and use radiation apparatus for veterinary diagnostic radiography.

Use licence application kit

Any person who uses radiation apparatus for veterinary diagnostic radiography must hold an appropriate use licence.  To apply for a licence, the following steps should be followed:

Step 1

Download and complete the application form:

Step 2

Submit the completed application form, with verification of qualifications and experience as requested by the application form, to Radiation Health.  The prescribed fee must accompany the application.

Possession licence application kit

Any person who possesses diagnostic radiation apparatus for veterinary radiography must hold an appropriate possession licence, issued under the Radiation Safety Act 1999.  To apply for a licence, the following steps should be followed:

Step 1

Download and complete the application form:

Step 2

Develop a radiation safety and protection plan which details the radiation protection measures that will be conducted by your practice.  Information to assist in the development of such a plan is available, as follows:

Step 3

Submit the completed application form, with a signed and dated radiation safety and protection plan, to Radiation Health.  The prescribed fee must accompany the application.

Information sheets

The following links provide some background information on the legislated requirements applicable to possession and use licence applicants:

Possession Licensees

Use Licensees

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Last Updated: 04 November 2008
Last Reviewed: 04 November 2008