Investigation by the Board

(1) The Board may of its own motion or upon the complaint of a person aggrieved, cause an investigation to be made of the conduct of a veterinary surgeon. (2) A person aggrieved by the conduct of a veterinary surgeon and who desires to complain of such conduct shall furnish to the Board his complaint in writing. (3) The Board shall notify the veterinary surgeon of the nature of the complaint or matter and call upon him to state in writing before a specified day (which day shall allow a reasonable interval for the purpose), any explanation or representation he may wish to make in respect of the complaint. (4) Having regard to any explanation or representation made by the veterinary surgeon the Board may, (a) determine that no enquiry shall be held; or 12 (b) conduct such enquiry into the matter as the Board may consider appropriate.