Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Act, 1982 (Act No. 19 of 1982)RulesRules relating to the Practising of Para-Veterinary Profession of Animal Health TechnicianMinimum Standards for PAHC Facilities19. Reporting of impairment or of unprofessional conduct |
| (1) | An animal health technician must; |
| (a) | Report impairment or suspected impairment in another para-veterinary professional or veterinary professional to the Council if he/she is convinced that para-veterinary professional or veterinary professional is impaired; |
| (b) | Report his/her own impairment or suspected impairment to the Council if he/she is aware of his/her own impairment or has been publicly informed, or has been seriously advised by a colleague to act appropriately to obtain help in view of an alleged or established impairment; |
if such a level of physical or mental impairment has been identified that the welfare of the patients, the interests of the clients and/or the image of the profession will be compromised.
| (2) | A student or para-veterinary professional is obliged to report any unprofessional, illegal or unethical conduct by another student or veterinary professional or para-veterinary professional, particularly where it involves the employment of unregistered professionals or where an animal’s welfare may be compromised. |