Horses are now included as a prescribed animal for the purposes of micro-chipping from 1st of September, 2009.

You must be an Authorised implanter in VIC to implant microchips in VIC.

You must register owner details after implanting with a licensed registry in VIC.

We offer pre-paid registration to The Australasian Animal Registry who are licensed in VIC.

An Authorised Implanter is:

For the purposes of implanting a cat or dog:

i) Registered Veterinarians (Victorian registration) who have undertaken the DPI approved “Australian Veterinary Association Victorian Microchip Implementation Course”

ii) Persons with the following certificates:
– Certificate IV / Advanced Certificate in Veterinary Nursing
– Certificate III in Animal Technology
– Certificate IV in Animal Control and Regulation / Animal Welfare (Regulation)

iii) Persons with the following approved qualifications:
– VBN287 Course in Microchip Implantation Procedures Competency for Cats and Dogs, and who are employed by, or have a written agreement for supervision with, a veterinarian

For the purposes of implanting a horse:

i) Registered Veterinarians (Victorian registration) who have undertaken the DPI approved “Australian Veterinary Association Victorian Microchip Implementation Course” learn more about microchipping horses.