A total of 101 people in Macau have, as of 30 September, passed the review of the Council of Veterinary Medicine Professionals and been issued with the veterinary professional accreditation certificates – with permanent validity.
In addition, qualified veterinary surgeons have successively applied for registrations with the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM), which is valid for two years, according to a press release jointly issued by the bureau and the council.
According to the provisions of the “Law on Veterinary Clinical Care and Commercial Activity of Animals”, which came into effect on 1 April this year, veterinary surgeons in Macau must complete the certification of veterinary professional accreditation before they can register to exercise the profession.
The Council of Veterinary Medicine Professionals will review the academic qualifications and professional qualifications of applicants in accordance with relevant laws and regulations, including: the applicant has obtained a four-year or above full-time bachelor’s degree in veterinary medicine or agronomy (animal medicine major) and the core subjects studied meet the requirements; the applicant has the qualifications recognised by the council to exercise the profession of veterinary surgeons outside Macau.
Only those who meet these two necessary conditions will pass the review and be issued with the veterinary professional accreditation certificate. Applicants must also submit a registration application to IAM before exercising the profession. Qualified veterinary surgeons must complete the above procedures in accordance with the law before they can be engaged in veterinary clinical care and other activities that must be performed by a veterinary surgeon in Macau. Otherwise, they will be regarded as practising the profession without a licence.
According to the provisions of the “Law on Veterinary Clinical Care and Commercial Activity of Animals”, members of the sector must abide by the statutory professional obligations, the “Code of Professional Ethics of Veterinary Surgeons”, the standards and technical instructions for the exercise of the profession, etc.
Failure to do so may constitute a “disciplinary offence”. The Council of Veterinary Medicine Professionals may, in accordance with its authority, initiate legal proceedings against veterinary surgeons suspected of “disciplinary offences”, and when necessary, propose the application of the precautionary measure of suspension of the suspect’s registration to the Chairman of Administration Committee on Municipal Affairs of IAM.
Relevant information on certification of veterinary professional accreditation and registration of veterinary surgeons can be found on the dedicated website of the Council of Veterinary Medicine Professionals (www.cpmv.gov.mo) and IAM’s Macau Animal Health Control Website (www.iam.gov.mo/canil).
Source and Photo: IAM
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