NParks pointed to Singapore's growing pet population, along with a corresponding growth in the size, scope and complexity of the veterinary sector, for the council's formation.
SINGAPORE: A council to regulate the standards and practices of veterinary professionals in Singapore, while safeguarding the health and welfare of animals will be set up, said the National Parks Board on Friday .
It will comprise a mix of members from both the public and private sector, similar to other local professional bodies, NParks said. The veterinary council will"play a pivotal role in developing and upholding standards and practices for the profession, while safeguarding the health and welfare of animals", said NParks.
NParks also stressed that the council's role will be distinct from AVS, which will"continue to regulate veterinary clinics and animal-related businesses, safeguard animal health and welfare, and act as the first responder for all animal-related feedback in Singapore". The online survey had close to 400 respondents and at least one-third of them felt that veterinary work could be better defined. Almost all agreed that it was important to define and allow only qualified individuals to perform acts of veterinary science.
"It was proposed that the functions of the veterinary council would include registration of veterinary professionals, accreditation of academic courses for registration, issuance of licences and/or practising certificates, setting standards and overseeing disciplinary matters," NParks said.
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