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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

7. Fees and estimation of fees

 

(1) A veterinary physiotherapist must inform the client in charge of an animal in respect of which a service is to be rendered of the approximate fee which he/she intends to charge for such service:
(a) As soon as practically reasonable after the patient was examined;
(b) In the event of an emergency as soon as the patient is stabilised; and
(c) When a service is required in addition to the original service anticipated.

 

(2) Fees for standard procedures may be advertised in the reception area, in which event an estimate of fees need not be given to the client.

 

(3) Any veterinary physiotherapist claiming payment from a person in respect of any service rendered by him/her must furnish such person with an itemised account as soon as possible but not later than 30 days after the services were rendered to such a person.