FIRST SCHEDULE
CONDUCT OF THE BUSINESS AND AFFAIRS OF THE BOARD
1.The Board shall meet at least four times in a year for the transaction of its business, and such meetings shall be held at such places and times and on such days as the Board may determine.2.The Chairperson shall preside at all meetings of the Board at which he is present, and in case of his absence the vice-Chairperson shall preside, but in the absence of both the Chairperson and vice-Chairperson, members present and constituting a quorum shall elect one among their number to be the Chairperson for purposes of the meeting.3.The quorum of meeting of the Board shall be five, at least three of whom shall be veterinary surgeons.4.The decisions of the Board shall be by a simple majority of the votes of the members present, but in the case of an equality of votes, the Chairperson or person presiding shall have a casting vote.5.The Minutes of each meeting shall be kept in the minute book, after they have been confirmed by the Board and signed by the Chairperson at a subsequent meeting of the Board.6.The deliberations and minutes of meetings the Board shall be confidential.7.No proceedings of the Board shall be invalid by reason only of a vacancy among the members thereof.8.Subject to this Schedule, the Board may determine its own procedure.
SECOND SCHEDULE
SERVICES TO BE OFFERED BY A VETERINARY PARA-PROFESSIONAL
A – Services
The following may be performed by a Veterinary Para-Professional—1.Implementation of parasite control programmes in animals;2.Meat inspection and other duties under the relevant legislation, if authorized therefor by the Director of Veterinary Services.3.Delegated duties pertaining to regulated animal diseases, including the various eradication schemes.4.Extension services (including training and education) to farmers and community members;5.The collection, capturing and evaluation of data and the compiling of reports whilst assisting with epidemiological and research projects.6.The collection of samples, including blood smears, impression smears, skin scrapings, and wool scrapings, and faecal samples (excluding the collection of samples by biopsy);7.The examination and analysis of samples, including blood smears, skin and wool scrapings, urine analysis and faecal samples and elementary clinical chemistry;8.Basic post mortem examinations and the collection and submission of samples;9.Artificial insemination provided that the veterinary para-professional is registered as an inseminator with the Director of Veterinary Services.10.Any other function which may be assigned pursuant to this Act.B – Procedures
1.Closed castrations of cattle under 6 (six) months of age;2.closed castrations of sheep and goats under 3 (three) months of age;3.Open castrations of pigs up to thirty days of age;4.Dehorning of immature cattle, sheep and goats under 4 (four) months of age;5.Tail docking of sheep under 2 months of age by using the open method;6.Hoof trimming;7.Under the responsibility or direction of a veterinary surgeon—(i)the lancing of abscesses;(ii)the treatment of septic wounds; and(iii)the administration of injections and medicines.8.Any other function which may be assigned pursuant to this Act.C – Execution of services
Notwithstanding the provisions of Parts A and B of this Schedule a Veterinary Para-Professional shall perform the services referred to in Part A only during the course of delegated responsibility—(a)as an employee of the Government; or(b)as an employee of a registered veterinary surgeon.D – Services to be carried out by unqualified persons
1.The rendering of treatment in an emergency for the purpose of saving life or relieving pain, provided the case handed over to a registered veterinary surgeon or para-professional for follow-up.2.The performance of any of the following operations by an animal owner on his own animals—(a)closed castration of ruminants before the age of six months;(b)the docking of a lamb before the age of six months;(c)the amputation of the dew claws in a newborn puppy;(d)the debudding of a calf under the age of four weeks:Provided that, without prejudice to the foregoing paragraphs of this Part—(i)the operations specified in (a) to (d) of this paragraph shall only be performed by persons of the age of or above eighteen;(ii)nothing in this Act shall authorise the castration of any animal mentioned hereunder after it has reached the age respectively shown—Bull ................................................... 6 months.Goat ................................................... 3 months.Ram .................................................... 3 months.
THIRD SCHEDULE
OATHS
THE VETERINARIAN’S OATH
I............................................, being admitted to the profession of veterinary medicine,............... solemnly swear/affirm that I shall use my scientific knowledge and skills for the benefit of society through the protection of animal health, the relief of animal suffering, the conservation of livestock resources, the promotion of public health, and shall at all times support the advancement of veterinary medical knowledge.I shall practice my profession conscientiously with dignity and in keeping with the principles of veterinary medical ethics.I accept as a lifelong obligation the continual improvement of my professional knowledge and competence.So help me God.Signed.............................Date..................................................................REGISTRARKENYA VETERINARY BOARDTHE VETERINARY PARA-PROFESSIONAL’S OATH
I ...................................... being admitted as a Veterinary Para-Professional, solemnly swear/affirm that I shall dedicate myself to aiding society by providing excellent care and services for animals to alleviate animal suffering, and to promoting public health.I accept my obligation to practice my profession conscientiously and with sensitivity, adhering to the profession’s Code of Ethics, and furthering my knowledge and competence through a commitment to lifelong learning.So help me God.Signed.............................Date..................................................................REGISTRARKENYA VETERINARY BOARD
FOURTH SCHEDULE
APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION AS A VETERINARY SURGEON
Form 1The Registrar,The Kenya Veterinary Board,Kabete.I ........................of.......................hereby make an application for registration as a Veterinary Surgeon, and forward herewith the prescribed fee of Kshs ..........................My qualifications are ............................................I enclose:—1.)the following certificates/diplomas.......................................................................................................................................................................2.)the Veterinarian’s oath as required by section 15(5) of the Veterinary Surgeons and Para-Professionals Act.Date................................ Signature............................._________________________
Form 2CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION AS A VETERINARY SURGEON
............... is hereby registered as a Veterinary Surgeon under section 14 of the Veterinary Surgeons and Para-Professionals Act.Given this .................. day of.................. ., 20...............Fee: Kshs................................................................Registrar, Kenya Veterinary Board_________________________
Form 3APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION AS A VETERINARY PARA-PROFESSIONAL
The Registrar,The Kenya Veterinary Board,Kabete.I, .............................of............................hereby make an application for registration as a Veterinary Para-Professional, and forward herewith the prescribed fee of Kshs.......................My qualifications are................................I enclose :-1.)the following certificates/diplomas.......................................................................................................................................................................2.)the Veterinary Para-Professional's oath as required by section 16(3) of the Veterinary Surgeons and Para-professionals Act.Date................................ Signature............................._________________________
Form 4CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION AS A VETERINARY PARA-PROFESSIONAL
................................ is hereby registered as a Para-professional veterinarian in accordance with the provisions of section 16 of the Veterinary Surgeons and Para-Professionals Act.Given this .................... day of .........................., 20 ..........Fee: Kshs. ...................................................................................Registrar, Kenya Veterinary Board_________________________
Form 5NOTIFICATION OF PARTICULARS IN THE REGISTER
Name: .................................................................Registration No.: .....................................................Previous details: .....................................................New details: .................................................................................................................................Date .............................. Signature ..............................._________________________
Form 6LICENCE TO PRACTISE AS A VETERINARY SURGEON
................................................. ofPractice name ................................................Physical address: ............................................P.O. Box .....................................................Telephone: ...................................................Email: .......................................................is hereby licenced to practice as a Veterinary Surgeon in accordance with the provisions of section 24 of the Veterinary Surgeons and Para-Professionals Act.This licence is subject to the conditions set out by the Veterinary Board below:..................................................................................................................................Dated this ..................... day of ..........................., 20 ..........Fee: Kshs ......................................................Registrar, Kenya Veterinary Board_________________________
Form 7LICENCE TO PRACTICE UNDER A VETERINARY SURGEON BY A VETERINARY PARA-PROFESSIONAL
....................................................... ofPractice name ...............................................Physical address: ...........................................P.O. Box ....................................................Telephone: ..................................................Email: .......................................................is hereby licenced to practice under Dr. ........................ Registration No: .................... as a Veterinary Para-Professional in accordance with the provisions of section 24 of the Veterinary Surgeons and Para-professionals Act.This licence is subject to the conditions set out by the Veterinary Board below:............................................................................................................................................................Dated this ................. day of ..........................., 20 ..........Fee: Kshs ......................................................Registrar, Kenya Veterinary Board