Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Act, 1982 (Act No. 19 of 1982)RulesRules relating to the Practising of Para-Veterinary Profession of Veterinary PhysiotherapistConduct of persons practising Veterinary Physiotherapy7. Fees and estimation of fees |
| (1) | A veterinary physiotherapist must inform the client in charge of an animal in respect of which a service is to be rendered of the approximate fee which he/she intends to charge for such service: |
| (a) | As soon as practically reasonable after the patient was examined; |
| (b) | In the event of an emergency as soon as the patient is stabilised; and |
| (c) | When a service is required in addition to the original service anticipated. |
| (2) | Fees for standard procedures may be advertised in the reception area, in which event an estimate of fees need not be given to the client. |
| (3) | Any veterinary physiotherapist claiming payment from a person in respect of any service rendered by him/her must furnish such person with an itemised account as soon as possible but not later than 30 days after the services were rendered to such a person. |