VETERINARY AND VETERINARY PARA-PROFESSIONS ACT: INDEX TO SUBSIDIARY LEGISLATION

Veterinary and Veterinary Para-Professions (General) Regulations

VETERINARY AND VETERINARY PARA-PROFESSIONS (GENERAL) REGULATIONS

[Section 75]

Arrangement of Regulations

Regulation

PART I
PRELIMINARY

1. Title

2. Interpretation

PART II
REGISTRATION OF VETERINARY SURGEONS AND PARA-PROFESSIONALS

3. Application for registration as veterinary professional

4. Registration for limited period

5. Approval or rejection of application

6. Application for practising certificate

7. Notification of change in particulars

8. Notification of suspension or cancellation of registration

9. Removal from Register

10. Duplicate certificate of registration

11. Renewal of practising certificate

12. Certificate of status

PART III
LICENSING OF ANIMAL HEALTH FACILITIES

13. Application for licence

14. Approval or rejection of application for licence

15. Variation of terms and conditions of licence

16. Surrender of licence

17. Application for renewal of licence

18. Suspension or cancellation of licence

PART IV
GENERAL PROVISION

19. Fees

FIRST SCHEDULE

SECOND SCHEDULE

SI 62 of 2013.

PART I
PRELIMINARY

1. Title

These Regulations may be cited as the Veterinary and Veterinary Para-Professions (General) Regulations.

2. Interpretation

In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires—

“Council” means the Veterinary Council of Zambia;

“licence” means the licence issued to an animal health facility, and “licensee” shall be construed accordingly;

“Register” means the Register provided for in section 33 of the Act;

“Registrar” means the person appointed as Registrar in section 11 of the Act; and

“veterinary professional” has the meaning assigned to it in the Act.

PART II
REGISTRATION OF VETERINARY SURGEONS AND PARA-PROFESSIONALS

3. Application for registration as veterinary professional

A person shall apply to the Council for registration as a—

(a) veterinary surgeon in Form I set out in the First Schedule; or

(b) veterinary para-professional in Form II set out in the First Schedule.

4. Registration for limited period

A licenced animal health facility may apply to the Council to register a veterinary surgeon qualified in another country to provide veterinary services at that animal health facility for a limited period of time in Form III set out in the First Schedule.

5. Approval or rejection of application

(1) The Council shall, within 30 days of receipt of an application under regulation 3—

(a) approve the application, if the applicant meets the requirements of the Act and these Regulations; or

(b) reject the application, if the applicant does not meet the requirements of the Act and these Regulations.

(2) The Council shall, where it approves an application for registration—

(a) in the case of an application under paragraph (a) of regulation 3, register the applicant as a veterinary surgeon and issue that applicant with a certificate in Form IV set out in the First Schedule; or

(b) in the case of an application under paragraph (b) of regulation 3, register the applicant as a veterinary para-professional and issue that person with a certificate in Form V set out in the First Schedule.

(3) The Council shall, where it rejects an application under this Part, inform the applicant of the rejection in Form VI set out in the First Schedule.

6. Application for practising certificate

(1) A veterinary surgeon shall apply to the Council for a practising certificate in Form VII set out in the First Schedule.

(2) The Registrar shall, where the application referred to in sub-regulation (1) meets the requirements of the Act and these Regulations, issue a practising certificate to the applicant in Form VIII set out in the First Schedule.

7. Notification of change of particulars

A person registered under the Act shall notify the Registrar of any change in that person’s registered particulars in Form IX set out in the First Schedule.

8. Notification of suspension or cancellation of registration

(1) The Council shall, before suspending or cancelling a certificate of registration notify the holder of the intention to suspend or cancel the certificate in Form X set out in the First Schedule.

(2) The Council shall, where it suspends or cancels a licence, inform the holder in Form XI set out in the First Schedule.

9. Removal from register

The Council shall remove a veterinary professional from the Register if—

(a) the veterinary professional is convicted of an offence under the Act or any other law and is sentenced to imprisonment for a period exceeding six months without option of a fine;

(b) the Council has reasonable grounds to believe that the certificate of registration was obtained through fraud, misrepresentation or concealment of any material fact;

(d) the veterinary professional is found guilty of professional misconduct under the Act or the Code of Ethics;

(e) the veterinary professional has ceased to be employed by, or practice at, an animal health facility for which the registration was obtained;

(f) the period for which the registration of the veterinary professional was issued has lapsed; or

(g) since the registration, circumstances have arisen disqualifying the veterinary professional from registration.

10. Duplicate certificate of registration

An application for a duplicate certificate of registration shall be in Form XII set out in the First Schedule.

11. Renewal of practising certificate

An application for renewal of a practising certificate shall be in Form VII set out in the First Schedule.

12. Certificate of status

(1) An application for a certificate of status shall be in Form XIII set out in the First Schedule.

(2) A certificate of status shall be in Form XIV set out in the First Schedule.

PART III
LICENSING OF ANIMAL HEALTH FACILITIES

13. Application for licence

A person who intends to operate an animal health facility shall, at least 60 days before the proposed commencement of operations, apply to the Council for a licence in Form XV set out in the First Schedule.

14. Approval or rejection of application for licence

(1) The Council shall, within 30 days of receipt of an application under regulation 13—

(a) approve the application, if the applicant meets the requirements of the Act and these Regulations; or

(b) reject the application if the applicant does not meet the requirements of the Act and these Regulations.

(2) The Council shall, where it approves an application for a licence, issue a licence in Form XVI set out in the First Schedule.

(3) The Council shall, where it rejects an application under this Part, inform the applicant of the rejection in Form VI set out in the First Schedule.

15. Variation of terms and conditions of licence

An application for the variation of the terms and conditions of a licence shall be in Form XVII set out in the First Schedule.

16. Surrender of licence

A licencee who decides not to continue operating an animal health facility shall surrender the licence with Form XVIII set out in the First Schedule.

17. Application for renewal of licence

(1) An application for renewal of a licence shall be in Form XV set out in the First Schedule.

(2) The Council shall, where it rejects an application for renewal of a licence, inform the applicant of the rejection in Form VI set out in the First Schedule.

18. Suspension or cancellation of licence

(1) The Council shall, before suspending or cancelling a licence, notify the holder of the intention to suspend or cancel the licence in Form X set out in the First Schedule.

(2) The Council shall, where it suspends or cancels a licence, inform the holder in Form XI set out in the First Schedule.

PART IV
GENERAL PROVISION

19. Fees

The fees specified in the Second Schedule shall be the prescribed fees for purposes of these Regulations.

FIRST SCHEDULE

[Regulations 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 17, 18 and 19]

PRESCRIBED FORMS

Form I

[Regulation 3(a)]

(To be completed in triplicate)

THE VETERINARY COUNCIL OF ZAMBIA

The Veterinary and Veterinary Para-Professions (General) Regulations, 2013

APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION ( ) RENEWAL OF REGISTRATION ( ) AS A VETERINARY SURGEON
(Section 13 of the Veterinary and Veterinary Para-Professions Act, 2010)
Please complete in block letters	Shaded fields for official use only	Code
Date/Time
Information Required	Information Provided
1.	Names of applicant
(a) Surname
(b) Forename(s)
2.	Nationality
– National Registration Card No.
– Passport No.
3.	Notification address
Tel:
Fax:
E-mail:
4.	Register index number of applicant ( ) or associated animal health facility ( )
*Applicable to application for renewal of certificate
5.	Category of registration	Full Primary	Provisional	Temporary	Limited	Specialist



*Supervision form to be filled in by a registered veterinary surgeon
6.	Certificates previously held by the applicant under the Veterinary and Veterinary Para-Professions Act, 2010, or similar legislation outside Zambia	Certificate No.	Location


7.	Certificates currently held by applicant in Zambia, if any, under the Veterinary and Veterinary Para-Professions Act, 2010	Certificate No. and Type	Location


8.	Have you ever been found guilty of professional misconduct or been convicted of an offence involving fraud or dishonesty or any offence under the Veterinary and Veterinary Para-Professions Act, 2010, or any other law within or outside Zambia?
If yes, specify details: ………………………………………………………………………………………………
Nature of offence: …………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Date of conviction: ………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Sentence: …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
9.	Have you, in the past two years been addicted to, or used in excess, any drug or chemical substance, or alcohol, which affected your abilities to perform professional duties?
10.	Have you in the past two years been treated for drug or alcohol addiction at a rehabilitation program or centre?
11.	Have you, in the past two years been treated for emotional or mental disorder, which affected your abilities to perform professional duties?
12.	Has your certificate of registration been suspended or cancelled? If yes, please give details below:
Certificate No.	Date issued	Date of suspension/cancellation	Reason for suspension/cancellation



13.	Employment Record	Employment period	Employer	Job title





14.	Educational Institutions attended (beginning with the latest training institution attended)
Name of institution	City, Country	Dates attended	Qualification awarded



*Certification by Head of institution attended
	I, ………………………………………………………… do hereby certify that the applicant ………………………………….. is attending or has attended ……………………… university/college located in……………………….. from ……………………………. to ………………………, the date of graduation or anticipated date of graduation.
		STAMP OF TRAINING INSTITUTION
……………………………………………………….. Signature of head of training institution
Dated this …………. day of …………………….. 20…….
Note
1. To be completed by Head of institution from which applicant is obtaining or has obtained professional qualification
2. To be completed if applicant is a graduand or student

15.	Continuous professional development undertaken since last registration	Course attended	Dates	Location	Continuous professional development points	Continuous professional development register number



16.	Category of Registration	Requirements
	Provisional Registration	Qualification from a training institution recognised by the Council (should include internship)
Copy of temporary certificate of registration
	Temporary Registration	Copy of relevant qualification obtained outside Zambia (should include internship)
Copy of assessment examination recognised by the Veterinary Council of Zambia
Copy of certificate of good standing from relevant professional body outside Zambia
Proof of proficiency in/knowledge of English Language
If applicant will be in Government Service, copy of relevant agreement/appointment letter
If applicant will serve at the request of an animal health facility licensed in Zambia, copy of relevant agreement/appointment letter
	Registration for Limited Period	Copy of relevant qualifications obtained outside Zambia
Copy of letter of appointment from licensed animal health facility in Zambia
Copy of equivalent registration obtained under Veterinary and Veterinary Para-Profession legislation in country of origin of applicant
Copy of certificate of good standing from relevant professional body outside Zambia
	Specialist Registration	Copy of post-graduate qualification approved by Veterinary Council of Zambia
Proof of two years of post qualifying experience in relevant field
17.	Two passport photos (taken within the past six months)		This is to certify that the attached passport photos are a true likeness of the applicant. Sworn before me this ……… day of …………. 20…… ……………………………………………………… Commissioner for Oaths Notary Public NOTE: The Commissioner for Oaths or Notary seal must be impressed partially on the passport pinto and partially on the form.
18.	Copy of medical examination
19.	Appendices (copies of relevant degrees, diplomas, certificates)
20.	STATUTORY DECLARATION
I …………………………………………………………. do solemnly declare as follows:
(a) that the information provided in this Form is correct and true;
(b) that I have never been debarred from practising my profession on the ground of professional misconduct;
(c) that my name has never been removed from the Register kept in accordance with the laws of any country in which I have practiced my profession; and
(d) no inquiry is pending which may result in the action referred to in paragraphs (b) and (c); and I make this solemn declaration conscientiously believing the same to be true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
………………………………………… Signature
Declared at ………………………….. this ………………………….. day of ……………… 20……………….. before me …………………………………………………………………………………………………
Commissioner for Oaths or Notary Public

……………………………………. Applicant’s signature	………………………………….. Date
FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
Received by: …………………………………………… Officer
Date received: …………………………………………		RECEIPT NO.
Amount received: …………………………………….		STAMP
Serial No. of application: ……………………………

Form II

[Regulation 3(b)]

(To be completed in triplicate)

THE VETERINARY COUNCIL OF ZAMBIA

The Veterinary and Veterinary Para-Professions (General) Regulations, 2013

APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION ( ) RENEWAL OF REGISTRATION ( ) AS A VETERINARY PARA-PROFESSIONAL
(Sections 13 and 34 of the Veterinary and Veterinary Para-Professions Act, 2010)
Please complete in block letters	Shaded fields for official use only	Code
Date/Time
Information Required	Information Provided
1.	Names of applicant
(a) Surname
(b) Forename(s)
2.	Nationality
– National Registration Card No.
– Passport No.
3.	Notification address
Tel:
Fax:
E-mail:
4.	Register index number of applicant ( ) or associated animal health facility ( )
Applicable to application for renewal of certificate
5.	Class of registration	Livestock officer	Veterinary Assistant	Tsetse Biologist	Veterinary Laboratory Technician	Other (specify)



6.	Certificates previously held by the applicant under the Veterinary and Veterinary Para-Professions Act, 2010 or similar legislation outside Zambia	Certificate No.	Location


7.	Certificates currently held by applicant in Zambia, if any, under the Veterinary and Veterinary Para-Professions Act, 2010	Certificate No. and Type:	Location:

8.	Have you ever been found guilty of professional misconduct or been convicted of an offence involving fraud or dishonesty or any offence under the Veterinary and Veterinary Para-Professions Act, 2010, or any other law within or outside Zambia?
If yes, specify details: ……………………………………………………………………………………………..
Nature of offence: …………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Date of conviction: ………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Sentence: …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
9.	Have you, in the past two years been addicted to, or used in excess, any drug or chemical substance, or alcohol, which affected your abilities to perform professional duties?
10.	Have you in the past two years been treated for drug or alcohol addiction at a rehabilitation program or centre?
11.	Have you, in the past two years been treated for emotional or mental disorder, which affected your abilities to perform professional duties?
12.	Has your certificate of registration been cancelled or suspended? If yes, please give details below:
Certificate No.	Date issued	Date of suspension or cancellation	Reason for suspension or cancellation


13.	Educational institutions attended (beginning with the latest training institution attended)
Name of institution	City, Country	Dates attended	Qualification awarded


*Certification by Head of institution attended
I, ………………………………………………………… do hereby certify that the applicant ………………………………….. is attending or has attended ……………………… university/college located in ……………………….. from ……………………………. to ………………………, the date of graduation or anticipated date of graduation.
		STAMP OF TRAINING INSTITUTION
………………………………………………………. Signature of head of training institution
Dated this …………. day of …………………………. 20…..
Notes:
*1. To be completed by Head of institution from which applicant is obtaining or has obtained professional qualification
2. To be completed if applicant is a graduand or student





15.	Continuous professional development undertaken since last registration	Course attended	Dates	Location	Continuous professional development points	Continuous professional development register number



16.	Copy of medical examination
	Category of Registration	Requirements
17.	Two passport photos (taken within the past six months)		This is to certify that the attached passport photos are a true likeness of the applicant. Sworn before me this ……… day of …………. 20…… …………………………………………………….. Commissioner for Oaths/Notary Public NOTE: The Commissioner for Oaths or Notary Public seal must be impressed partially on the passport photo and partially on this form.
18.	Appendices (copies of relevant degrees, diplomas, certificates)
19.	STATUTORY DECLARATION
I ………………………………………………………………. do solemnly declare as follows:
(a) that the information provided in this Form is correct and true;
(b) that I have never been debarred from practising my profession on the ground of professional misconduct;
(c) that my name has never been removed from the Register kept in accordance with the laws of any country in which I have practiced my profession; and
(d) no inquiry is pending which may result in the action referred to in paragraphs (b) and (c);
and I make this solemn declaration conscientiously believing the same to be true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
………………………………………… Signature
Declared at ……………………. this ………….. day of ……………………… 20……. before me ………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Commissioner for Oaths or Notary Public

……………………………………….. Applicant’s signature	………………………………… Date
FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
Received by: ………………………………………….. Officer
Date received: ……………………………………….		RECEIPT NO.
Amount received: ……………………………………		STAMP
Serial No. of application: …………………………..

Form III

[Regulation 4]

(To be completed in triplicate)

THE VETERINARY COUNCIL OF ZAMBIA

The Veterinary and Veterinary Para-Professions (General) Regulations, 2013

APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION FOR A LIMITED PERIOD
(Section 17 of the Veterinary and Veterinary Para-Professions Act of 2010)
Please complete in block letters	Shaded fields for official use only	Code
Date/Time
Information Required	Information Provided
1.	Name(s) of supervising veterinary surgeon
(a) Surname
(b) Forename(s)
(c) Certificate of Registration No.
2.	Nationality
– National Registration Card No.
– Passport No.
3.	Address:
Tel:
Fax:
E-mail:
4.	Details of applicant
(a) Surname
(b) Forename(s)
5.	Application details
• Type of registration
• Qualifications
• Location
• Name of animal health facility
6.	Supervising veterinary surgeon’s declaration
I, …………………………………………….. undertake to supervise the above-named applicant for the period of the applicant’s limited registration as stated on the application form and certificate of limited registration

…………………………………… Signature
Dated this …………. day of ……………………… 20………

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
Note Form to be completed by applicant’s supervising veterinary surgeon

Form IV

[Regulation 5(2)(a)]

THE VETERINARY COUNCIL OF ZAMBIA

The Veterinary and Veterinary Para-Professions (General) Regulations, 2013

REGISTRATION NO. ……………

CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION AS VETERINARY SURGEON

(Sections 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18 of the Veterinary and Veterinary Para-Professions Act, 2010)

Holder’s name ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

Address ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

This Registration is for a period of ……………… from the ………………….. day of………….. 20……

The conditions of the Registration are as shown in the Annexures attached hereto.

Issued at ………………………. this …………… day of …………………………………

…………………………………………
Registrar

ENDORSEMENT OF REGISTRATION

This Registration has this …………… day of ………………………….., 20…………. been entered in the Register.

…………………………………………
Registrar

Form V

[Regulation 5(2)(b)]

THE VETERINARY COUNCIL OF ZAMBIA

The Veterinary and Veterinary Para-Professions (General) Regulations, 2013

REGISTRATION NO. ……………

CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION AS VETERINARY PARA-PROFESSIONAL

(Section 14 of the Veterinary and Veterinary Para-Professions Act, 2010)

Holder’s name ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

Address ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Class of veterinary para-profession …………………………………………………………………………….

This Registration is for a period of……………….. from the …………….. day of……………. 20………

The conditions of the Registration are as shown in the Annexures attached hereto.

Issued at ……………….. this …………… day of ……………………………………

…………………………………………
Registrar

ENDORSEMENT OF REGISTRATION

This Registration has this ……………. day of ……………………………., 20…………. been entered in the Register.

…………………………………………
Registrar

Form VI

[Regulations 5(3) and 14(3)]

THE VETERINARY COUNCIL OF ZAMBIA

The Veterinary and Veterinary Para-Professions (General) Regulations, 2013

NOTICE OF REJECTION OF APPLICATION

(Sections 14, 22 and 43 of the Veterinary and Veterinary Para-Professions Act, 2010)

	To (1) …………………………………………………………………………………………
	…………………………………………………………………………………………………
(1) Here insert the full names and address of applicant	IN THE MATTER OF (2) …………………………………………………………… you are hereby notified that your application for (3) ………………………………………………. has been rejected on the following grounds:
(a) ……………………………………………………………………………………..
(2) Here insert the reference No. of the application	(b) ……………………………………………………………………………………..
(c) ……………………………………………………………………………………..
(3) Here insert type of application	(d) ……………………………………………………………………………………..
Dated this ………… day of ………………………….. 20……….

	……………………………………….. Registrar

Form VII

[Regulations 6(1) and 11]

THE VETERINARY COUNCIL OF ZAMBIA

The Veterinary and Veterinary Para-Professions (General) Regulations, 2013

APPLICATION FOR GRANT ( ) RENEWAL ( ) OF PRACTISING CERTIFICATE
(Sections 22 and 24 of the Veterinary and Veterinary Para-Professions Act, 2010)
Please complete in block letters	Shaded fields for official use only	Code
Date/Time
Information Required	Information Provided
1.	Name(s) of applicant
(a) Surname
(b) Forename(s)
2.	Nationality
– National Registration Card No.
– Passport No.
3.	Notification address
Tel:
Fax:
E-mail:
4.	Type of certificate held by applicant (State certificate No. and scope of practice)	Provisional	Temporary	Limited	Specialist	Other


5.	Continuous professional development undertaken since last registration
6.	Name of employer
7.	Address of employer
8.	Certificates previously held by the applicant under the Veterinary and Veterinary Para-Professions Act, 2010, or similar legislation outside Zambia (Attach certified copies)	Certificate No.	Location:


9.	Certificates currently held by applicant in Zambia, if any, under the Veterinary and Veterinary Para-Professions Act, 2010	Certificate No. and Type:	Location:

10.	Have you ever been convicted of an offence involving fraud or dishonesty or of any offence under the Veterinary and Veterinary Para-Professions Act, 2010, or of any other law within or outside Zambia?
If yes, specify details: ……………………………………………………………………………………………..
Nature of offence: …………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Date of conviction: …………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Sentence: …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
11.	Have you, in the past two years been addicted to, or used in excess, any drug or chemical substance, or alcohol, which affected your abilities to perform professional duties?
12.	Have you in the past two years been treated for drug or alcohol addiction at a rehabilitation program or centre?
13.	Have you, in the past two years been treated for emotional or mental disorder, which affected your abilities to perform professional duties?
14.	Has your certificate of registration been suspended or cancelled? If yes, please give details below:
15.	Have you ever applied for a practising certificate under the Veterinary and Veterinary Para-Professions Act, 2010? If yes, please give details below:
	Certificate No.	Date issued	Date of suspension or cancellation	Reasons for suspension or cancellation

16.	Appendix
	Attach copies of continuous professional development and training acquired since last practising certificate
	………………………………….. Applicant’s signature	……………………………… Date
	FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
	Received by: …………………………………….. Officer
	Date received: ………………………………………		RECEIPT NO.
	Amount received: ………………………………….		STAMP
	Serial No. of application: …………………………

Form VIII

[Regulation 6(2)]

THE VETERINARY COUNCIL OF ZAMBIA

The Veterinary and Veterinary Para-Professions (General) Regulations, 2013

CERTIFICATE NO. ………………

PRACTISING CERTIFICATE

(Section 22 of the Veterinary and Veterinary Para-Professions Act, 2010)

Holder’s name …………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

Address ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

Class of veterinary profession ………………………………………………………………………………………

This Certificate is valid from the …………… day of ………………………… 20……… to the …………….. day of …………………… 20…….

The conditions of the Certificate are as shown in the Annexures attached hereto.

Issued at …………………………. this …………. day of ……………………….. 20…..

…………………………………………
Registrar

ENDORSEMENT OF REGISTRATION

This Registration has this …………. day of …………………………, 20 …….. been entered in the Register.

…………………………………………
Registrar

Form IX

[Regulation 7]

THE VETERINARY COUNCIL OF ZAMBIA

The Veterinary and Veterinary Para-Professions (General) Regulations, 2013

NOTIFICATION OF CHANGES IN PARTICULARS

(Section 19 of the Veterinary and Veterinary Para-Professions Act, 2010)

To the Registrar:

Notice is hereby given that the following changes have occurred in respect of the particulars relating to my registration:

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

The reason for the change(s) is …………………………………………………………………………………….

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

Dated at ………………… this ……….. day of …………………. 20……

Signed: ………………………………. Name: ………………………………………

Certificate No. ……………………………………………………..

Address: …………………………………………………………..

………………………………………………….

Form X

[Regulations 8(1) and 18(1)]

THE VETERINARY COUNCIL OF ZAMBIA

The Veterinary and Veterinary Para-Professions (General) Regulations, 2013

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO SUSPEND OR CANCEL REGISTRATION/PRACTISING CERTIFICATE/LICENCE

(Sections 20 and 25 of the Veterinary and Veterinary Para-Professions Act, 2010)

(1) Here insert the full names and address of holder of certificate/ licence	To (1) …………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
IN THE MATTER OF (2) ………………………………………………………. you are hereby notified that the Council intends to Delete as appropriatesuspend/cancel your Delete as appropriatecertificate of registration/practising certificate/licence on the following grounds:
(2) Here insert the registration/ licence	(a) ……………………………………………………………………………………..
(b) ……………………………………………………………………………………..
(3) Here insert the number of days stipulated	(c) ……………………………………………………………………………………..
(d) ……………………………………………………………………………………..
(4) Signature of Registrar	Accordingly, you are requested to show cause why your Delete as appropriatecertificate of registration/practising certificate/licence should not be Delete as appropriatesuspended/cancelled, and to take action to remedy the breaches set out in paragraphs …………………. (above) within (3) …………………… days of receiving this notice. Failure to remedy the said breaches shall result in the Delete as appropriatesuspension/cancellation of your Delete as appropriateregistration/practising certificate/licence.

	Dated this …………. day of …………………… 20………

	(4) ……………………………………….. Registrar

Form XI

[Regulations 8(2) and 18(2)]

THE VETERINARY COUNCIL OF ZAMBIA

The Veterinary and Veterinary Para-Professions (General) Regulations, 2013

NOTICE OF SUSPENSION/CANCELLATION OF REGISTRATION/PRACTISING CERTIFICATE/LICENCE

(Sections 20, 25 and 52 of the Veterinary and Veterinary Para-Professions Act, 2010)

(1) Here insert the full names and address of holder of certificate of registration/ practising certificate/ licence	To (1) …………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
(2) Here insert the reference No. of the certificate of registration/ practising certificate/ licence	IN THE MATTER OF (2) ………………………………………………………….. you are hereby notified that your Delete as appropriate*registration/practising certificate/licence ……………….. has been suspended for a period of ………………………………./cancelled on the following grounds:
(a) ……………………………………………………………………………………..
(b) ……………………………………………………………………………………..
(c) ……………………………………………………………………………………..
(d) ……………………………………………………………………………………..

	Dated this …………. day of …………………… 20…….

	……………………………………….. Registrar

Form XII

[Regulation 10]

THE VETERINARY COUNCIL OF ZAMBIA

The Veterinary and Veterinary Para-Professions (General) Regulations, 2013

APPLICATION FOR DUPLICATE CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION
(Section 31 of the Veterinary and Veterinary Para-Professions Act, 2010)
Please complete in block letters	Shaded fields for official use only	Code
Date/Time
Information Required	Information Provided
1.	Name(s) of applicant
(a) Surname
(b) Forename(s)
(c) Certificate No.
2.	Nationality
– National Registration Card No.
– Passport No.
3.	Notification address
Plot No.
Tel:
Fax:
E-mail:
4.	Category of registration	Full	Provisional	Temporary	Limited	Specialist



5.	Certificates currently held by the applicant in Zambia, if any, under the Veterinary and Veterinary Para-Professions Act, 2010	Certificate No. and Type:	Location:

6.	Have you ever been found guilty of professional misconduct or been convicted of an offence involving fraud or dishonesty or any offence under the Veterinary and Veterinary Para-Professions Act, 2010, or any other law within or outside Zambia?
If yes, specify details: ……………………………………………………………………………………………..
Nature of offence: …………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Date of conviction …………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Sentence: …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
7	Appendices Attach affidavit stating reason(s) for application for duplicate certificate.

…………………………………………… Applicant’s signature	…………………………………….. Date
FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
Received by: ………………………………………… Officer		RECEIPT NO.
Date received: ……………………………………..
Amount received: …………………………………		STAMP
Serial No. of application: ………………………….

Form XIII

[Regulation 12(1)]

THE VETERINARY COUNCIL OF ZAMBIA

The Veterinary and Veterinary Para-Professions (General) Regulations, 2013

APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF STATUS
(Section 32 of the Veterinary and Veterinary Para-Professions Act, 2010)
Please complete in block letters	Shaded fields for official use only	Code
Date/Time
Information Required	Information Provided
1.	Name(s) of applicant
(a) Surname
(b) Forename(s)
2.	Nationality
– National Registration Card No.
– Passport No.
3.	Address
Tel:
Fax:
E-mail:
4.	State information sought

……………………………………. Applicant’s signature	………………………………….. Date
FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
Received by: …………………………………………. Officer		RECEIPT NO.
Date received: ……………………………………….
Amount received: …………………………………..		STAMP
Serial No. of application: ………………………….

Form XIV

[Regulation 12(2)]

THE VETERINARY COUNCIL OF ZAMBIA

The Veterinary and Veterinary Para-Professions (General) Regulations, 2013

CERTIFICATE NO. ………………

CERTIFICATE OF STATUS

(Section 32 of the Veterinary and Veterinary Para-Professions Act, 2010)

This is to certify that ……………………………………….. (state name of veterinary professional) is a registered veterinary professional with the Veterinary Council of Zambia. His/her Registration No. is ………………….

Field of practice: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………

Issued at ………………… this ……………… day of ……………………………….. 20……

…………………………………………
Registrar

Form XV

[Regulations 13 and 17(1)]

(to be printed in triplicate)

THE VETERINARY COUNCIL OF ZAMBIA

The Veterinary and Veterinary Para-Professions (General) Regulations, 2013

APPLICATION FOR GRANT ( ) RENEWAL ( ) OF LICENCE TO OPERATE A HEALTH FACILITY
(Section 43 of the Veterinary and Veterinary Para-Professions Act, 2010)
Please complete in block letters	Shaded fields for official use only	Code
Date/Time
Information Required	Information Provided
1.	Name(s) of applicant
(State whether individual, company, firm or institution)

2.	Nationality
– National Registration Card No.
– Passport No.
– Certificate of Registration No.
3.	Notification address
Tel:
Fax:
E-mail:
4.	Name of animal health facility
5.	Details of registration of veterinary professional at animal health facility	Full	Provisional	Temporary	Limited	Specialist
6.	Type of application
(a) New, full service animal health facility (inspection required)
(b) New, mobile animal health facility (inspection required)
(c) Change of location of animal health facility
(d) Change of name of animal health facility
(e) Change of veterinary-in-charge
7.	Class, level and nature of services to be provided at animal health facility	TYPE (Please tick as appropriate)	MODE (Please tick as appropriate)	AREA (Please tick as appropriate)
[ ] small animal only	[ ] Fixed location	[ ] Bovine
[ ] large animal only	[ ] Mobile	[ ] Equine
[ ] mixed (small and large animal)	[ ] Other, specify	[ ] Other, specify
[ ] Other, specify
8.	Location of animal health facility (Attach certified copy of proof of ownership of premises or if premises are leased, copy of tenancy agreement)
9.	Number of staff at animal health facility	No. of registered veterinarians
(attach list of staff veterinarians and veterinary para-professionals, their registration status, and registration numbers and practising certificate numbers)	No. of registered veterinary para-professionals
No. of provisionally registered veterinarians
No. of lay assistants
No. of clerical/administrative staff
Other (specify)
10.	Licences previously held by the applicant under the Veterinary and Veterinary Para-Professions Act, 2010, or similar legislation outside Zambia (attach certified copies)	Licence No.	Location
11.	Licences currently held by applicant in Zambia, if any, under the Veterinary and Veterinary Para-Professions Act, 2010	Certificate No. and Type:	Location:

12.	Have you ever been found guilty of professional misconduct or been convicted of an offence involving fraud or dishonesty or any offence under the Veterinary and Veterinary Para-Professions Act, 2010, or any other law within or outside Zambia?
If yes, specify details: ……………………………………………………………………………………………….
Nature of offence: …………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Date of conviction: …………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Sentence: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
13.	Has your certificate of registration been cancelled or suspended?
If yes, please give details below:
Licence No.	Date issued	Date of suspension/ cancellation	Reasons for suspension/ cancellation



14.	Appendices
	Animal Health Facility Inspection Report

……………………………………….. Applicant’s signature	…………………………………. Date
FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
Received by: ………………………………………….. Officer		RECEIPT NO.
Date received: ……………………………………….
Amount received: …………………………………..		STAMP
Serial No. of application: ………………………….

Form XVI

[Regulation 14(2)]

THE VETERINARY COUNCIL OF ZAMBIA

The Veterinary and Veterinary Para-Professions (General) Regulations, 2013

LICENCE NO. ………………

ANIMAL HEALTH FACILITY LICENCE

(Section 44 of the Veterinary and Veterinary Para-Professions Act, 2010)

Holder’s name …………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

Address ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

Class ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

This Licence is valid from the …………. day of ………………… 20…….. to the ……………….. day of …………………………… 20…….

The conditions of the Licence are as shown in the Annexures attached hereto.

Issued at ………………. this ………… day of ……………………. 20……

…………………………………………
Registrar

ENDORSEMENT OF REGISTRATION

This Licence has this ……………. day of ……………………………., 20……… been entered in the Register.

…………………………………………
Registrar

Form XVII

[Regulation 15]

THE VETERINARY COUNCIL OF ZAMBIA

The Veterinary and Veterinary Para-Professions (General) Regulations, 2013

APPLICATION FOR VARIATION OF TERMS/CONDITIONS OF LICENCE
(Section 47 of the Veterinary and Veterinary Para-Professions Act, 2010)
Licence No.	Shaded fields for official use only	Licence Code
Date and Time
Information Required	Information Provided
1.	Holder of licence
2.	Expiry date
3.	(a) Name(s) of applicant
(b) Type of applicant	Individual		Partnership	Company	Partnership	NGO
(c) Business address
4.	Proposed amendments	(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
5.	Appendices
Appendix No. 1	Justifications for proposed amendments
Appendix No. 2	Record of meeting and resolutions
Receipt number
Name
Signature of applicant (individual or authorised company representative)
To be signed by authorised officer:
Name:
Signature of officer:	STAMP

Form XVIII

[Regulation 16]

THE VETERINARY COUNCIL OF ZAMBIA

The Veterinary and Veterinary Para-Professions (General) Regulations, 2013

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO SURRENDER LICENCE

(Section 42 of the Veterinary and Veterinary Para-Professions Act, 2010)

	To the Council:
(1) Here insert the full names and address of licensee	(1) …………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
(2) Here insert the licence No. of the licence to be surrendered	IN THE MATTER OF (2) ………………………………………………………….. I hereby notify your office that I intend to surrender my licence on ………………… day of ……………………. 20…… for the following reasons:
(a) ……………………………………………………………………………………..
(b) ……………………………………………………………………………………..
(3) Signature of licensee	(c) ……………………………………………………………………………………..
(d) ……………………………………………………………………………………..

Dated this ……….. day of …………………… 20…..

	(3) ……………………………………….. Licensee

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
Received by: …………………………………………….. Name	Date received: …………………………
Signature: ………………………………………………..	STAMP

SECOND SCHEDULE

[Regulation 19]

PRESCRIBED FEES

Item		Fee Units
1.	Application for registration as veterinary surgeon	556
2.	Application for practising certificate (veterinary surgeon)	556
3.	Application for registration as—
	(a) Tsetse Biologist (Degree)	444
	(b) Veterinary Biologist (Degree)	444
	(c) Veterinary Laboratory Technician (Diploma)	333
	(d) Livestock Officer (Diploma)	333
	(e) Veterinary Laboratory Technician (Certificate)	222
	(f) Veterinary Assistant (Certificate)	222
	(g) Student	56
4.	Application for Animal Health Facility Licence	111