32. No person other than a registered practitioner shall be competent to hold an appointment as a Veterinary Physician, Surgeon or other Veterinary Officer in any veterinary hospital which is supported partially or entirely by public [or]1 local funds, or in any public establishment, body or institution or as a Veterinary Officer under a local authority unless he is registered under this Act.
<b>32.</b> No person other than a registered practitioner shall be competent to hold an appointment as a Veterinary Physician, Surgeon or other Veterinary Officer in any veterinary hospital which is supported partially or entirely by public [or]<b><sup>1</sup></b> local funds, or in any public establishment, body or institution or as a Veterinary Officer under a local authority unless he is registered under this Act.<br><br>