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Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Act, 1982 (Act No. 19 of 1982)RulesRules relating to the Practising of Para-Veterinary Profession of Veterinary Nurse6. Covering |
| (1) | A veterinary nurse 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 nurse may: |
| (a) | Offer an appointment in his/her practice to another veterinary professional or para-veterinary professional who is registered in terms of the Act to practice the profession concerned; |
| (b) | Employ another person in a professional capacity at his/her facility; or |
| (c) | Share his/her facility or premises with another person involved in practising a veterinary or para-veterinary profession. |
| (3) | Any appointment, employment or sharing anticipated in Rule 6(2) is subject to the condition that: |
| (a) | Ethical work principles 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. |
