S.L. 437.106 Art. 7General requirements for licence to be issued.

For a licence to be issued by the Director of Veterinary a Services on advice of the Veterinary Surgeons’ Council, the following general requirements must be satisfied for each veterinary establishment:

(a) the establishments shall aim to provide a high standard of veterinary care;

(b) the premises shall be kept clean and free from offensive odours. The area immediately surrounding, or in front of the establishment, is to be kept clean. The frequency of the cleaning process will depend on the workload of each individual case, and, if necessary, shall be carried out even on a once daily basis;

(c) the staff shall maintain high standards of personal cleanliness;

(d) the buildings shall be constructed of brick, stonework, or other substantial material, while the internal walls and floors shall be constructed of smooth, impervious materials so as to permit thorough cleaning and disinfection;

(e) all parts of the building shall be adequately ventilated and illuminated;

(f) lavatory facilities shall be provided;

(g) adequate storage facilities shall be provided;

(h) facilities for washing and disinfection shall be provided;

(i) the display of commercially retailed merchandise within the veterinary establishment shall be permissible, provided that the display is of an acceptable nature;

(j) there shall be no boarding establishments for cats and dogs on the veterinary premises;

(k) the maintenance of a grooming business within the veterinary premises shall not be permissible;

(l) there shall be a container for the disposal of hazardous waste material and documented arrangements for a proper disposal system for collected waste;

(m) the premises shall have a telephone line;

(n) there shall be strict compliance with any occupational health and safety laws and regulations currently in force.