SINGAPORE: The Animal and Veterinary Service (AVS) will launch a public consultation on a proposed Bill to enhance veterinary professional standards before the end of this year, the agency said on Friday (Oct 25).
The proposed Veterinary Practice Bill will establish the legal foundation for the Veterinary Council, a new professional body that will regulate and uplift standards within the sector.
This move follows a steady increase in the number of licensed veterinarians and clinics over the years, corresponding with the rise in pet ownership, said AVS, a cluster under the National Parks Board (NParks).
The council, which was first announced in 2023, will oversee the registration process, issuance of certificates, and any disciplinary proceedings of veterinarians.
It will also set educational requirements, approve training programmes, and regulate the standards of conduct and ethics for registered veterinarians.
