To provide for the establishment, powers and functions of the South African Veterinary Council; for the registration of persons practising veterinary professions and para-veterinary professions; for control over the practising of veterinary professions and para-veterinary professions; and for matters connected therewith.

Latest Developments:

The Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Act, 1982 (Act No. 19 of 1982), has been updated with Rules relating to the disciplinary processes against the veterinary and para-veterinary professions, as per Notice No. 2557 of GG50825 dated 14 June 2024.

The Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Act, 1982 (Act No. 19 of 1982), has been updated with Amendments to Table 1 – Fees Payable under Notice R. 2085 of 1982, as per Notice No. 4603 of GG50442 dated 5 April 2024.

The Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Act, 1982 (Act No. 19 of 1982), has been updated with Amendments to the Regulations under Notice R.2085 of 1982, as per Notice No. 1746 of GG48433 dated 17 April 2023.

The Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Act, 1982 (Act No. 19 of 1982), has been updated with Rules relating to the practising of Para-Veterinary Profession of Veterinary Physiotherapist, as per Notice No. 1626 of GG48104 dated 24 February 2023.

The Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Act, 1982 (Act No. 19 of 1982), has been updated with Amendments to Table 4 of Regulations under Notice R.2085 of 1982: Regulations relating to Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions, as per Notice No. 1494 of GG47665 dated 9 December 2022.

The Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Act, 1982 (Act No. 19 of 1982), has been updated with Rules relating to the practicing of Para-Veterinary Profession of Animal Health Technician, as per Notice No. 1493 of GG47665 dated 9 December 2022.

The Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Act, 1982 (Act No. 19 of 1982), has been updated with Amendments to Regulations under R.318 of 2007, as per Notice No. 1492 of GG47665 dated 9 December 2022.

The Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Act, 1982 (Act No. 19 of 1982), has been updated with the repeal of Rules 33 to 43 of Rules relating to the Veterinary Professions under Notice No. R.34 of 2002, as per Notice No. 1491 of GG47665 dated 9 December 2022.

The Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Act, 1982 (Act No. 19 of 1982), has been updated with Rules relating to the Practising of Para-Veterinary Profession of Laboratory Animal Technologist, as per Notice No. 1489 of GG47665 dated 9 December 2022.

The Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Act, 1982 (Act No. 19 of 1982), has been updated with Rules relating to the Practising of Para-Veterinary Profession of Veterinary Nurse, as per Notice No. 1488 of GG47665 dated 9 December 2022.

The Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Act, 1982 (Act No. 19 of 1982), has been updated by the Amendment of Table 1: Fees Payable under the Regulations under R.2085 of 1982, as per Notice No. 893 of GG46059 dated 18 March 2022.

The Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Act, 1982 (Act No. 19 of 1982), has been updated by Amendments to Regulations under Notice R.2085 of 1982 – Regulations Relating to Veterinary & Para-Veterinary Professions, as per Notice No. 652 of GG45436, dated 8 November 2021.

The Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Act, 1982 (Act No. 19 of 1982), has been updated by Amendments to Regulations under Notice R.2085 of 1982 - Table 1 – Fees Payable, as per Notice No. 581 of GG45250, dated 1 October 2021.

The Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Act, 1982 (Act No. 19 of 1982), has been amended by Regulations under Notice No. R2085 of 1982 - Table 1 – Fees Payable, as per Notice No. 662 of Government Gazette 43913, dated 20 November 2020.

The Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Act, 1982 (Act No. 19 of 1982), has been amended by Regulations, Regulations relating to Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions: Amendment with regards to Table 1 – Fees Payable, Government Gazette 42584, Notice No. 389, dated 19 July 2019.

The Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Act, 1982 (Act No. 19 of 1982), has been amended by Regulations, Regulations relating to Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions: Amendment, Notice No. 974 of 2017 dated 22 December 2017.

The Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Act, 1982 (Act No. 19 of 1982) has been amended by the Commencement of the Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Amendment Act, 2014 (Act No. 16 of 2012), Government Gazette 39380, Notice No. R. 1081, dated 9 November 2015.

The Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Act, 1982 (Act No. 19 of 1982) has been amended by the amendment to the Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Regulations, Government Gazette 38783, Notice No. R. 390, dated 15 May 2015.

The Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Act, 1982 (Act No. 19 of 1982) has been amended by the amendment to the Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Regulations, Government Gazette 38783, Notice No. R. 389, dated 15 May 2015.

The Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Act, 1982 (Act No. 19 of 1982) has been amended by the amendment to the Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Regulations, Government Gazette 38783, Notice No. R. 388, dated 15 May 2015.

The Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Act, 1982 (Act No. 19 of 1982) has been amended by the Regulations Relating to the Performance of Compulsory Community Service (CCS), Government Gazette 38574, Notice 235 of 2015, dated 20 March 2015.

The Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Act, 1982 (Act No. 19 of 1982) has been amended by the Determination of Amounts for the Purposes of Certain Provisions of the Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Act, 1982 (Act No. 19 of 1982), Government Gazette 38319, Notice No. 1029, dated 19 December 2014.

The Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Act, 1982 (Act No. 19 of 1982) has been amended by the amendment to the Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Regulations, Government Gazette 37564, Notice No. R. 305, dated 25 April 2014.

The Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Act, 1982 (Act No. 19 of 1982) has been amended by the amendment to the Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Regulations, Government Gazette 36780, Notice No. R. 638, dated 30 August 2013.

The Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Act, 1982 (Act No. 19 of 1982) has been amended by the Rules Relating to the Practising of Veterinary Professions, Government Gazette 36337, Notice No. 374 of 2013, dated 12 April 2013.

The Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Act, 1982 (Act No. 19 of 1982) has been amended by the Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Amendment Act, 2012 (Act No. 16 of 2012), Government Gazette 35980, Notice No. 1058, dated 10 December 2012.

The Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Act, 1982 (Act No. 19 of 1982) has been amended by the Regulations relating to Continued Professional Development of Veterinary Professions, Government Gazette 35760, Notice No. R. 811, dated 12 October 2012.

The Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Act, 1982 (Act No. 19 of 1982) has been amended by the Rules Relating to the Practising of Veterinary Professions, Government Gazette 35414, Notice No. 482 of 2012, dated 8 June 2012.

The Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Act, 1982 (Act No. 19 of 1982) has been amended by the amendment to the Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Regulations, Government Gazette 33400, Notice No. R. 660, dated 30 July 2010.

The Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Act, 1982 (Act No. 19 of 1982) has been amended by the Rules Relating to the Practising of Veterinary Professions, Government Gazette 32298, Notice No. 868 of 2009, dated 12 June 2009.

The Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Act, 1982 (Act No. 19 of 1982) has been amended by the amendment to the Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Regulations, Government Gazette 31006, Notice No. R. 487, dated 30 April 2008.

The Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Act, 1982 (Act No. 19 of 1982) has been amended by the amendment to the Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Regulations, Government Gazette 30184, Notice No. R. 772, dated 24 August 2007.

The Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Act, 1982 (Act No. 19 of 1982) has been amended by the amendment to the Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Regulations, Government Gazette 29792, Notice No. R. 322, dated 20 April 2007.

The Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Act, 1982 (Act No. 19 of 1982) has been amended by the amendment to the Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Regulations, Government Gazette 29792, Notice No. R. 319, dated 20 April 2007.

The Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Act, 1982 (Act No. 19 of 1982) has been amended by the amendment to the Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Regulations, Government Gazette 29652, Notice No. R. 160, dated 2 March 2007.

The Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Act, 1982 (Act No. 19 of 1982) has been amended by the amendment to the Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Regulations, Government Gazette 28631, Notice No. R. 249, dated 24 March 2006.

The Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Act, 1982 (Act No. 19 of 1982) has been amended by the Regulations relating to Continued Professional Development of Veterinary Professions, Notice No. R. 1129, dated 25 November 2005.

The Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Act, 1982 (Act No. 19 of 1982) has been amended by the amendment to the Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Regulations, Government Gazette 27464, Notice No. R. 343, dated 15 April 2005.

The Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Act, 1982 (Act No. 19 of 1982) has been amended by the amendment to the Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Regulations, Government Gazette 26401, Notice No. R. 679, dated 4 June 2004.

The Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Act, 1982 (Act No. 19 of 1982) has been amended by the amendment to the Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Regulations, Government Gazette 26306, Notice No. R. 568, dated 7 May 2004.

The Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Act, 1982 (Act No. 19 of 1982) has been amended by the amendment to the Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Regulations, Government Gazette 26081, Notice No. R. 275, dated 5 March 2004.

The Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Act, 1982 (Act No. 19 of 1982) has been amended by the amendment to the Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Regulations, Government Gazette 24797, Notice No. R. 562, dated 2 May 2003.

The Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Act, 1982 (Act No. 19 of 1982) has been amended by the amendment to the Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Regulations, Government Gazette 24176, Notice No. R. 1571, dated 20 December 2002.

The Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Act, 1982 (Act No. 19 of 1982) has been amended by the Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Amendment Act, 2002 (Act No. 10 of 2002), Government Gazette 23480, Notice No. 770, dated 3 June 2002.

The Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Act, 1982 (Act No. 19 of 1982) has been amended by the amendment to the Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Regulations, Government Gazette 23228, Notice No. R. 324, dated 22 March 2002.

The Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Act, 1982 (Act No. 19 of 1982) has been amended by the Rules Relating to the Practising of Veterinary Professions: Amendment, Government Gazette 23027, Notice No. R. 34, dated 18 January 2002.

The Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Act, 1982 (Act No. 19 of 1982) has been amended by the amendment to the Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Regulations, Government Gazette 22563, Notice No. R. 734, dated 17 August 2001.

The Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Act, 1982 (Act No. 19 of 1982) has been amended by the amendment to the Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Regulations, Government Gazette 21283, Notice No. R. 618, dated 23 June 2000.

The Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Act, 1982 (Act No. 19 of 1982) has been amended by the amendment to the Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Regulations, Government Gazette 19919, Notice No. R. 422, dated 1 April 1999.

The Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Act, 1982 (Act No. 19 of 1982) has been amended by the amendment to the Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Regulations, Government Gazette 19854, Notice No. R. 374, dated 26 March 1999.

The Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Act, 1982 (Act No. 19 of 1982) has been amended by the amendment to the Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Regulations, Government Gazette 18939, Notice No. R. 751, dated 5 June 1998.

The Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Act, 1982 (Act No. 19 of 1982) has been amended by the amendment to the Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Regulations, Government Gazette 18812, Notice No. R. 501, dated 1 April 1998.

The Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Act, 1982 (Act No. 19 of 1982) has been amended by the amendment to the Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Regulations, Government Gazette 18608, Notice No. R. 96, dated 16 January 1998.

The Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Act, 1982 (Act No. 19 of 1982) has been amended by the amendment to the Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Regulations, Government Gazette 17786, Notice No. R. 257, dated 14 February 1997.

The Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Act, 1982 (Act No. 19 of 1982) has been amended by the amendment to the Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Regulations, Government Gazette 17786, Notice No. R. 256, dated 14 February 1997.

The Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Act, 1982 (Act No. 19 of 1982) has been amended by the amendment to the Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Regulations, Government Gazette 17085, Notice No. R. 561, dated 1 April 1996.

The Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Act, 1982 (Act No. 19 of 1982) has been amended by the amendment to the Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Regulations, Government Gazette 16661, Notice No. R. 1041, dated 15 September 1995.

The Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Act, 1982 (Act No. 19 of 1982) has been amended by the amendment to the Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Regulations, Government Gazette 16407, Notice No. R. 701, dated 12 May 1995.

The Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Act, 1982 (Act No. 19 of 1982) has been amended by the amendment to the Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Regulations, Government Gazette 16222, Notice No. R. 47, dated 20 January 1995.

The Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Act, 1982 (Act No. 19 of 1982) has been amended by the amendment to the Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Regulations, Government Gazette 15981, Notice No. R. 1477, dated 23 September 1994.

The Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Act, 1982 (Act No. 19 of 1982) has been amended by the Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Amendment Act, 1993 (Act No. 13 of 1993), Government Gazette 14630, Notice No. 373, dated 10 March 1993.

The Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Act, 1982 (Act No. 19 of 1982) has been amended by the amendment to the Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Regulations, Government Gazette 13899, Notice No. R. 976, dated 27 March 1992.

The Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Act, 1982 (Act No. 19 of 1982) has been amended by the amendment to the Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Regulations, Government Gazette 13702, Notice No. R. 11, dated 3 January 1992.

The Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Act, 1982 (Act No. 19 of 1982) has been amended by the amendment to the Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Regulations, Government Gazette 13230, Notice No. R. 1067, dated 17 May 1991.

The Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Act, 1982 (Act No. 19 of 1982) has been amended by the Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Amendment Act, 1989 (Act No. 19 of 1989), Government Gazette 11754, Notice No. 454, dated 15 March 1989.

The Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Act, 1982 (Act No. 19 of 1982) has been amended by the amendment to the Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Regulations, Government Gazette 11161, Notice No. R. 397, dated 4 March 1988.

The Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Act, 1982 (Act No. 19 of 1982) has been amended by the amendment to the Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Regulations, Notice No. R. 2199, dated 2 October 1987.

The Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Act, 1982 (Act No. 19 of 1982) has been amended by the addition of the Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Regulations, Government Gazette 10900, Notice No. R. 1994, dated 11 September 1987.

The Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Act, 1982 (Act No. 19 of 1982) has been added to the website by Government Gazette 8051, Notice No. 342, dated 5 March 1982.