Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Act, 1982 (Act No. 19 of 1982)RulesRules relating to the Practising of Veterinary Professions: AmendmentPart II : Conduct of persons practising veterinary professions9. Second opinion |
| (1) | If a client of a veterinary professional, requires a second opinion on the condition of an animal being treated by a veterinary professional, such veterinary professional shall— |
| (a) | assist the client with the choice of and arrangements with a colleague in the profession to furnish the required second opinion; and |
| (b) | furnish the colleague concerned with complete records of the animal concerned, and state the reasons for requesting such second opinion. |
| (2) | A veterinary professional shall only request a second opinion on the condition of an animal being treated by him/her if the client agrees thereto. |
| (3) | A person from whom a second opinion has been requested in terms of rule 9(1) or 9(2) shall furnish his/her findings to both the client and the colleague concerned. |
| (4) | A person who has furnished a second opinion, shall subject to rule 11(d), only attend to the animal concerned at the invitation of or with the consent of the person by whom that animal is being treated. |