Dr Herbert SchneiderChairman: OIE ad hoc Group on

Veterinary Services

Veterinary Statutory Bodies – global situation

Why Does One Need Strong Veterinary Statutory Bodies?

Veterinary profession – good veterinary governance/practice – veterinary statutory body.

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2.1 THE VSB and

GOOD VETERINARY GOVERNANCE (GVG)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND FUNCTIONS OF A STRONG,

EFFICIENT AND COMPETENT VSB

Key Components of GVG areQUALITY VETERINARY EDUCATION

EFFECTIVE REGULATORY SYSTEM OF THE VETERINARY PROFESSION

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND FUNCTIONS OF A STRONG, EFFICIENT AND COMPETENT VSB

2.2 THE VSB and

THE VETERINARY PROFESSION

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND FUNCTIONS OF A STRONG,

EFFICIENT AND COMPETENT VSB

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THE VSB and

THE VETERINARY PROFESSION

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND FUNCTIONS OF A STRONG, EFFICIENT AND COMPETENT VSB

2.2.1 Veterinarian

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Person with APPROPRIATE EDUCATIONPerson registered / licensed by a VSB

THE VSB and

THE VETERINARY PROFESSION

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND FUNCTIONS OF A STRONG, EFFICIENT AND COMPETENT VSB

2.2.2 Veterinary Paraprofessional

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Person authorised by the VSB to carry out tasks designated by the VSB

under responsibility and direction of a veterinarian

THE VSB and

THE VETERINARY PROFESSION

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND FUNCTIONS OF A STRONG, EFFICIENT AND COMPETENT VSB

2.2.3 Veterinary Profession

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CORE ELEMENTS OF THE VETERINARY PROFESSION

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND FUNCTIONS OF A STRONG, EFFICIENT AND COMPETENT VSB

Acquisition of specialized knowledge and skills through formal and structured education and training at university level;

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Accountability in its actions and rendering of services to its clients (those which are being served) and society (serving the public good – concept of a social contract ;

CORE ELEMENTS OF THE VETERINARY PROFESSION

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND FUNCTIONS OF A STRONG, EFFICIENT AND COMPETENT VSB

Members of the veterinary profession are subject to a Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics as laid down by the its professional regulatory body (VSB);

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Members further share the same values, norms and commitment to competence and integrity in a personal, responsible and professionally independent capacity;

CORE ELEMENTS OF THE VETERINARY PROFESSION

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND FUNCTIONS OF A STRONG, EFFICIENT AND COMPETENT VSB

The veterinary profession is self-regulated by a VSB

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THE VSB and

THE VETERINARY PROFESSION

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND FUNCTIONS OF A STRONG, EFFICIENT AND COMPETENT VSB

2.2.4 Veterinary Professionalism

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Veterinary Professionalism

Veterinary professionalism as a balance of demands (after Mossop-2012)

Veterinary

professionalism is

a balanc

e of demands of

society

the animals

under care

the veterinary

practice

(economy)

the client (animal owner)

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THE VSB and

THE VETERINARY PROFESSION

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND FUNCTIONS OF A STRONG, EFFICIENT AND COMPETENT VSB

2.2.5 Veterinary Ethics

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STEPHENS : “.....animal ethics refer to the moral issues surrounding the use of animals, veterinary ethics are concerned with how veterinarians make decisions and act as professionals for the provision of veterinary care.”

THE VSB and

THE VETERINARY PROFESSION

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND FUNCTIONS OF A STRONG, EFFICIENT AND COMPETENT VSB

2.2.5 Veterinary Ethics

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STEPHENS/RAWLES : “....veterinarians are not just at the front line, they are also on an ethical high‐wire, constantly balancing their concern with animal welfare against the demands of the industries, clients and practices they work for, without necessarily having been given any training in how to do this” .”

VSB : Setting of Code of Professional Conduct and Veterinary Ethics

Legally empowered authority and functional capacity

Setting of Standards for Professional Conduct and Veterinary Ethics with Legal Powers of Enforcement including Disciplinary Actions

Veterinary Ethics

Veterinary Professionalism

Code(s) ofGVP and

CPD

Good Veterinary

GovernanceLegal texts

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2.3 THE VSB and

THE LICENSING / REGISTRATION OF VETERINARIANS and VPP

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND FUNCTIONS OF A STRONG,

EFFICIENT AND COMPETENT VSB

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VSB

registration or licensing

VETERINARIAN

Public - Official sector

Private sector

define category of veterinary para-professionals AND define designated tasks for each categoryVETERINARY PARA-PROFESSIONAL

Public-Official sector

Private sector

The authority of the VSB regarding licensing / registration of

veterinarians and veterinary paraprofessionals

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The authority of the VSB regarding licensing / registration of

veterinarians and veterinary paraprofessionals

authorised by the VETERINARY STATUTORY BODY to carry out certain designated tasks (dependent upon the category of veterinary para-professional) in a territory

VETERINARY PARA-PROFESSIONAL

and delegated to them under the responsibility and direction of a VETERINARIAN

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2.4 THE VSB and

“DAY 1 GRADUATE” AND CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DECELOPMENT (CPD)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND FUNCTIONS OF A STRONG,

EFFICIENT AND COMPETENT VSB

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VeterinaryProfessionalDevelopmen

t (CPD) Action Cycle

Professional values and personal commitment

Professional skills and

abilities

Professional knowledge and

understanding

Veterinary (Continuous) Professional Development depicted as an action

cycleAdapted from: http://dominicw.wordpress.com/about/

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VSB: Minimum standard setting for initial veterinary education

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2.5 THE VSB and

CODE(S) OF GOOD VETERINARY PRACTICE (GVP)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND FUNCTIONS OF A STRONG,

EFFICIENT AND COMPETENT VSB

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Paragraph 224. If a doctor of animals perform a serious operation on an ass or an ox, and cure it, the owner shall pay the surgeon one-sixth of a shekel as a fee.

Paragraph 225. If he perform a serious operation on an ass or ox, and kill it, he shall pay the owner one-fourth of its value.

The earliest known written legal code, was composed about 1780 B.C. by Hammurabi, the ruler of Bablyon and contains also the earliest

known regulation of veterinary service delivery / GVP

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AUTHORITY AND CAPACITY TO FUNCTION DEPENDS ON

3. The VETERINARY STATUTORY BODY

VSB Authority and Capacity

Clear objectives and functions

Strong legal base, autonomy and

functional capacity

Members being representative

and competent

Accountability&

Transparency

Adequate financial & physical resources

Appropriate human resources

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A STRONG, COMPETENT AND FUNCTIONAL VSB

3. The VETERINARY STATUTORY BODY

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is the most important cornerstone and instrument in the quest by Veterinary Services to achieve, maintain and improve their quality of service delivery of the highest possible standards, based as a minimum on the standards as contained in the OIE Terrestrial (and Aquatic) Code.

The Veterinary Profession as a whole must take “ownership” and

be a dedicated and committed partner of a VSB in order to protect

and guard the right of self-regulation of the profession and to

be at all times part of the “solution” in achieving excellence

in and quality of veterinary services now and in the future !

3. The VETERINARY STATUTORY BODY

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VETERINARY STATUTORY BODIES IN A NUTSHELL

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A VSB NEEDS TO BE STRONG LIKE AN ELEPHANT !

VETERINARY STATUTORY BODIES IN A NUTSHELL

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VSBS NEED TO CONSULT WIDELY – INVESTIGATE TWINNING

VETERINARY STATUTORY BODIES IN A NUTSHELL

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VSBS NEED TO REPRESENT THE WHOLE PROFESSION & ALL DISCIPLINES (Large or

small)

VETERINARY STATUTORY BODIES IN A NUTSHELL

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VSBs SHOULD NOT BE SEEN AS A THREAT BUT AS THÉ KEYPARTNER OF THE PROFESSION

VETERINARY STATUTORY BODIES IN A NUTSHELL

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A VSB NEEDS TO STRONGLY AND DECISIVELY MOVE FORWARD AND FACE MANY NEW

CHALLENGES!

THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION – PLEASE RELAX

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