Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Act, 1982 (Act No. 19 of 1982)

Rules

Rules relating to the Practising of Veterinary Professions: Amendment

Part VI : Minimum standards for mobile services

29. Minimum standards for mobile animal services

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(1)The primary purpose of mobile animal services is to deliver a range of primary and secondary health care services and these facilities shall—
(a)be operated by personnel registered with the Council;
(b)maintain professional standards at all times; and
(c)be attached or affiliated to a fully equipped back-up veterinary facility able to provide advanced secondary and tertiary health service as well as emergency care.

 

(2)A mobile facility shall comply with the following structural and procedural requirements:
(a)it shall have an acceptable standard of construction and appearance;
(b)be constructed of materials that are impervious and that can be cleansed and disinfected;

[Subrule (2)(b) substituted by section 14 of Notice 868 of 2009]

(c)carry a supply of water and have adequate lighting and ventilation;
(d)maintain secure storage of scheduled drugs in accordance with relevant legislation;
(e)have facilities for storing biologicals and pharmaceuticals at recommended temperatures;
(f)have equipment for the disposal or collection of all waste including carcasses, if required;
(g)carry an appropriate range of drugs, instruments and protective clothing according to the species serviced; and
(h)have access to communication facilities to contact the back-up veterinary facility.

 

(3)Mobile operating rooms shall comply with the relevant regulations for animal operating rooms.

 

(4)The Council may, on written application, consider the approval of mobile animal services other than those described above.