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Veterinary Council of New Zealand

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
62/100 · methodology

About Veterinary Council of New Zealand

The Veterinary Council protects the public interest by ensuring that veterinarians are fit and competent to practice. We have a number of statutory mechanisms available to achieve this purpose including: setting and implementing minimum standards for veterinary practice promoting high standards of veterinary education and conduct reviewing and acting, where necessary, in circumstances where concerns about a veterinarian’s performance, professional conduct or health have been raised

Founded
Headquarters
Wellington
Size
medium

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Social Services

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 4 similar social services in New Zealand
Integrity Assessment This charity: 62
Peer average: 77

Red flags

· All clear
Charities Services deregistration
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Veterinary Council of New Zealand is a registered social services nonprofit based in Wellington, New Zealand. It is registered with Charities Services New Zealand. It was founded in 2018 and has been operating for 8 years. Its registration number is CC55619. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 76/100 for social services charities in New Zealand. The organization reports NZ$4M in annual revenue. 6 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Veterinary Council of New Zealand has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 62 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for social services charities in New Zealand is 76/100.

Veterinary Council of New Zealand is located in Wellington, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2018 and has been active for 8 years. Its registered address is Level 6, 45 Johnston Street, New Zealand.

Based on official tax filings, Veterinary Council of New Zealand has NZ$4M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of NZ$322K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Veterinary Council of New Zealand is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in New Zealand. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has NZ$4M in annual revenue. The organization has 6 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Veterinary Council of New Zealand. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Veterinary Council of New Zealand has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by Charities Services. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

The Veterinary Council protects the public interest by ensuring that veterinarians are fit and competent to practice. We have a number of statutory mechanisms available to achieve this purpose including: setting and implementing minimum standards for veterinary practice promoting high standards of veterinary education and conduct reviewing and acting, where necessary, in circumstances where concerns about a veterinarian’s performance, professional conduct or health have been raised Veterinary Council of New Zealand is classified as a social services organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2018.

Among social services charities registered in New Zealand: Veterinary Council of New Zealand's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62/100 is below the peer average of 76/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$4M is well above the peer average of NZ$322K.

Veterinary Council of New Zealand is registered with Charities Services New Zealand. If the organization has donee status approved by Inland Revenue, individual donations over $5 qualify for a 33.33% tax credit. You can claim up to the lesser of your total donations or your taxable income.

Verified against 4 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
NZ$1M-NZ$10M
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Filing history

2 years on file from nz_charities (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2024.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of New Zealand under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

BE
Benjamin Davidson
Deputy Chairperson

Officers & trustees (6)

Source: Public filings

BE
Benjamin D•••••••
Deputy Chairperson
IA
Iain M••••••••
Chief Executive & Registrar
JE
Jennifer W•••••
Council Member
JU
Julie E•••••••••••••
Council member
LI
Lindsay B•••••
Chairperson
ZA
Zach M••••••
Council member
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Latest news

From global news sources

1 article found

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Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
NZ$4.3M revenue
FY2024
NZ_CHARITIES
Form filed
NZ$4.3M revenue
FY2024
NZ_CHARITIES
Vets share on-call workload so both pets and stock well covered - Stuff
Oct 2018
www.stuff.co.nz

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Peer charities

Other social services in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Veterinary Council of New Zealand This page 62 NZ$4.3 million -
Bay of Islands Animal Rescue Trust 77 NZ$1.1 million -
Natureland Wildlife Trust 77 NZ$1.0 million -
Pet Refuge New Zealand Charitable Trust 77 NZ$2.8 million -
New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards Trust 75 NZ$1.5 million -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Charities Services New Zealand
Financial filings
Charities Services New Zealand - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Charities Services New Zealand - 6 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Direct contact
No email or phone published
Tax-deductibility status
Whether donations are tax-deductible has not been verified
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Veterinary Council of New Zealand

What is Veterinary Council of New Zealand?
Veterinary Council of New Zealand is a social services nonprofit organization based in Wellington, New Zealand. The Veterinary Council protects the public interest by ensuring that veterinarians are fit and competent to practice. We have a number of statutory mechanisms available to achieve this purpose including: setting and implementing minimum standards for veterinary practice promoting high standards of veterinary education and conduct reviewing and acting, where necessary, in circumstances where concerns about a veterinarian’s performance, professional conduct or health have been raised
When was Veterinary Council of New Zealand founded?
Veterinary Council of New Zealand was founded in 2018.
Where is Veterinary Council of New Zealand located?
Headquartered in Wellington, New Zealand.
What is Veterinary Council of New Zealand's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately NZ$1M-NZ$10M.
Is Veterinary Council of New Zealand trustworthy?
Veterinary Council of New Zealand has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Veterinary Council of New Zealand's registration number?
Registration: CC55619 (New Zealand).
What is Veterinary Council of New Zealand's website?
https://www.vetcouncil.org.nz
Are donations to Veterinary Council of New Zealand tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of New Zealand under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.