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

Rules

Rules relating to the Practising of Para-Veterinary Profession of Veterinary Physiotherapist

Conduct of persons practising Veterinary Physiotherapy

6. Business ownership & sharing

 

(1) A veterinary physiotherapist may not enter into a partnership or allow any shareholding or interest in his/her practice with another person, unless that person is registered with Council as a veterinary professional or para-veterinary professional.

 

(2) A veterinary physiotherapist may:
(a) Offer an appointment in his/her practice to another veterinary professional or para-veterinary professional who are registered in terms of the Act to practice the profession concerned;
(b) Employ another person in a professional capacity at his/her physiotherapy facility; or
(c) Share his/her physiotherapy facility or premises with another person involved in practising a veterinary or para-veterinary profession.

 

(3) Any appointment, employment or sharing anticipated in Rule 5(2) is subject to the condition that:
(a) Sample integrity and confidentiality of client records are not compromised; and
(b) Sufficient bio-security measures, according to relevant health and safety legislation and including isolation facilities, are in place to ensure that the wellbeing of humans and animals are not at risk.