Key messages
- A use licence is required to operate (use) radiation sources/units within Victoria.
- This page details the information and the form required for a veterinary surgeon to apply for or vary an existing use licence in relation to the use of a veterinary general X-ray unit, veterinary fluoroscopic X-ray unit, veterinary computed tomography X-ray unit and/or unsealed radioactive material used in veterinary nuclear medicine.
- Supporting documents are required when submitting an application for a use licence.
- You are not authorised to use a radiation source until you receive your licence certificate.
Overview
A use licence allows an individual to use specific types of a radiation sources for a specific purpose. Failure to hold the required use licence is an offence under the Radiation Act 2005.
This page details the information and the form required for a veterinary surgeon to apply for or vary an existing use licence in relation to the use of a veterinary general X-ray unit, veterinary fluoroscopic X-ray unit, veterinary computed tomography X-ray unit and/or unsealed radioactive material used in veterinary nuclear medicine.
Applicants seeking a licence to use radiation sources must meet certain prerequisites prior to being issued with a use licence.
Prerequisites: what information do I include with my application?
All of the following information must be included with your application (electronic files can be attached with your application).
Occupation: Veterinary Surgeons
| Apparatus | Prerequisites |
|---|---|
| Veterinary general X-ray unit |
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| Veterinary fluoroscopic X-ray unit |
(Recognised Course VET1) |
| Computed Tomography X-ray unit |
(Recognised Course VET2) |
| Unsealed radioactive material used in veterinary nuclear medicine |
|
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Fluoroscopy X-ray unit
Course details Course provider/Contact details Course number: VET1-2
Title: The Safe Use of Fluoroscopy Units
CT Imaging Solutions
Geoffrey Dick
42 Mount Morton Road
BELGRAVE SOUTH VIC 3160
Mobile: 0411 121 348
Email: geoffreypeterdick@gmail.comComputed Tomography X-ray units
Course details Course provider/Contact details Course number: VET2-1
Title: Training in the use of Computed Tomography X-ray units
CT Imaging Solutions
Geoffrey Dick
42 Mount Morton Road
BELGRAVE SOUTH VIC 3160
Mobile: 0411 121 348
Email: geoffreypeterdick@gmail.comUnsealed Radioactive Material
Course details Course provider/Contact details Course number: VET3-1
Title: Safe Use of Radioisotopes in Laboratories (Note: Course is run in NSW only)
RADSMART
Gordon and Jocelyn Mackenzie
Radiation Safety Training Specialists
13 Cassandra Cres.
HEATHCOTE NSW 2233
Phone: 02 9520 6340
Mobile: 0409 600 646
Email: info@radsmart.com.auCourse number: VET3-2
Title: Radiation Safety and Unsealed Radioactive Material
SGS Australian
10/585 Blackburn Rd
Notting Hill VIC 3168
Phone: 03 9574 3361
Email: au.radiation.info@sgs.com
Website:Course number: VET3-3
Title: Introduction to Ionising Radiation Protection and the Safe Handling of I-131 for the treatment of hyperthyroidism in cats
SGS Australian
10/585 Blackburn Rd
Notting Hill VIC 3168
Phone: 03 9574 3361
Email: au.radiation.info@sgs.com
Website:Course number: VET3-4
Title: Radiation Safety in Veterinary Nuclear Medicine
DBH Radiation Pty Ltd
Darren Billingsley
Mobile: 0418 804 805
Email: darren@dbhradiation.com.au
Website: DBH
Mutual recognition
A person who is registered in an equivalent occupation in another state or territory or New Zealand may be entitled to apply to the department under the Commonwealth Mutual Recognition Act 1992 for a licence to use radiation sources in Victoria related to their occupations.
See the mutual recognition arrangements page for more information.
Conditions of licence and other relevant documents
Compliance with Code of Practice for Radiation Protection in Veterinary Medicine is a condition of use licences issued to veterinary nurses and applicants must be familiar with these requirements.
Licence durations, licence fees, assessment process and timeframes
See the general information on use licences section for more information.
Apply for a use licence or apply to vary an existing licence
Once you familiarise yourself with the prerequisites for licensing you can apply using the licensing . Select your occupation and then choose the radiation sources that you would like to be authorised to use. You will then be asked to upload the required prerequisites and pay the prescribed fee with either credit card (preferred) or BPay. There is no fee applicable to vary your use licence.
Reviewed 15 September 2022