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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 Animal Health TechnicianMinimum Standards for PAHC Facilities17. Mobile primary animal services for an animal health technician practicing from a registered PAHC facility |
| (1) | If mobile PAHC services are rendered, it must: |
| (a) | Function as an integral part of the registered physical PAHC facility to visit clients; |
| (b) | Be operated by an animal health technician; and |
| (c) | Comply with the requirements of adequate record keeping. |
| (2) | A service delivery vehicle must comply with the following structural and procedural requirements where applicable, the vehicle: |
| (a) | Have a cold storage system that can maintain approximately 5°C for the transport and storing of all biological products; |
| (b) | Have equipment for the disposal or collection of all waste including carcasses, if required; |
| (c) | Carry an appropriate range of stock remedies, equipment and protective clothing, according to the type of service and species serviced, in a manner that is consistent with professional standards, while ensuring occupational safety and biosecurity; and |
| (d) | Have access to a means of communication to contact the base facility, if required. |
| (3) | An animal transport vehicle must be constructed in such a way as to facilitate comfort, be easily sanitized, as well as minimize injury, stress and escape. |
