The practice of veterinary surgery by a person who is suitable to practise as a veterinary surgeon under section 7 involves the following:
(a) attending to the health of animals;
(b) giving advice on the health and welfare of animals, public health and the safety of food derived from animals;
(c) the study of the health and welfare of animals;
(d) the prevention of animal diseases;
(e) diagnosis, and medical or surgical treatment, of disease or injury in animals;
(f) prescribing medicines for veterinary purposes;
(g) providing veterinary certificates.