Dr Herbert SchneiderChairman: OIE ad hoc Group on
Veterinary Services
Veterinary Statutory Bodies – global situation
Why Does One Need Strong Veterinary Why Does One Need Strong Veterinary Statutory Bodies?Statutory Bodies?
Veterinary profession – good veterinary governance/practice – veterinary statutory body.
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2.1 THE VSB 2.1 THE VSB
and and
GOOD VETERINARY GOVERNANCE (GVG)GOOD VETERINARY GOVERNANCE (GVG)
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND FUNCTIONS OF A STRONG, FUNCTIONS OF A STRONG,
EFFICIENT AND COMPETENT VSBEFFICIENT AND COMPETENT VSB
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND FUNCTIONS OF A STRONG, FUNCTIONS OF A STRONG,
EFFICIENT AND COMPETENT VSBEFFICIENT AND COMPETENT VSB
Key Components of GVG areKey Components of GVG areQUALITY VETERINARY EDUCATIONQUALITY VETERINARY EDUCATION
EFFECTIVE REGULATORY SYSTEM OF EFFECTIVE REGULATORY SYSTEM OF THE VETERINARY PROFESSIONTHE VETERINARY PROFESSION
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND FUNCTIONS OF A STRONG, EFFICIENT KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND FUNCTIONS OF A STRONG, EFFICIENT AND COMPETENT VSBAND COMPETENT VSB
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND FUNCTIONS OF A STRONG, EFFICIENT KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND FUNCTIONS OF A STRONG, EFFICIENT AND COMPETENT VSBAND COMPETENT VSB
2.2 THE VSB 2.2 THE VSB
and and
THE VETERINARY PROFESSIONTHE VETERINARY PROFESSION
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND FUNCTIONS OF A STRONG, FUNCTIONS OF A STRONG,
EFFICIENT AND COMPETENT VSBEFFICIENT AND COMPETENT VSB
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND FUNCTIONS OF A STRONG, FUNCTIONS OF A STRONG,
EFFICIENT AND COMPETENT VSBEFFICIENT AND COMPETENT VSB
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THE VSB THE VSB
and and
THE VETERINARY PROFESSIONTHE VETERINARY PROFESSION
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND FUNCTIONS OF A STRONG, EFFICIENT KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND FUNCTIONS OF A STRONG, EFFICIENT AND COMPETENT VSBAND COMPETENT VSB
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND FUNCTIONS OF A STRONG, EFFICIENT KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND FUNCTIONS OF A STRONG, EFFICIENT AND COMPETENT VSBAND COMPETENT VSB
2.2.1 Veterinarian2.2.1 Veterinarian
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Person with APPROPRIATE EDUCATIONPerson with APPROPRIATE EDUCATION Person registered / licensed by a VSBPerson registered / licensed by a VSB
THE VSB THE VSB
and and
THE VETERINARY PROFESSIONTHE VETERINARY PROFESSION
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND FUNCTIONS OF A STRONG, EFFICIENT KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND FUNCTIONS OF A STRONG, EFFICIENT AND COMPETENT VSBAND COMPETENT VSB
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND FUNCTIONS OF A STRONG, EFFICIENT KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND FUNCTIONS OF A STRONG, EFFICIENT AND COMPETENT VSBAND COMPETENT VSB
2.2.2 Veterinary Paraprofessional2.2.2 Veterinary Paraprofessional
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Person authorised by the VSBPerson authorised by the VSB to carry out tasks designated by the VSBto carry out tasks designated by the VSB
under responsibility and direction of a under responsibility and direction of a veterinarianveterinarian
THE VSB THE VSB
and and
THE VETERINARY PROFESSIONTHE VETERINARY PROFESSION
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND FUNCTIONS OF A STRONG, EFFICIENT KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND FUNCTIONS OF A STRONG, EFFICIENT AND COMPETENT VSBAND COMPETENT VSB
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND FUNCTIONS OF A STRONG, EFFICIENT KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND FUNCTIONS OF A STRONG, EFFICIENT AND COMPETENT VSBAND COMPETENT VSB
2.2.3 Veterinary Profession2.2.3 Veterinary Profession
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CORE ELEMENTS OF CORE ELEMENTS OF
THE VETERINARY PROFESSIONTHE VETERINARY PROFESSION
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND FUNCTIONS OF A STRONG, EFFICIENT KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND FUNCTIONS OF A STRONG, EFFICIENT AND COMPETENT VSBAND COMPETENT VSB
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND FUNCTIONS OF A STRONG, EFFICIENT KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND FUNCTIONS OF A STRONG, EFFICIENT AND COMPETENT VSBAND 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 CORE ELEMENTS OF
THE VETERINARY PROFESSIONTHE VETERINARY PROFESSION
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND FUNCTIONS OF A STRONG, EFFICIENT KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND FUNCTIONS OF A STRONG, EFFICIENT AND COMPETENT VSBAND COMPETENT VSB
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND FUNCTIONS OF A STRONG, EFFICIENT KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND FUNCTIONS OF A STRONG, EFFICIENT AND COMPETENT VSBAND 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 CORE ELEMENTS OF
THE VETERINARY PROFESSIONTHE VETERINARY PROFESSION
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND FUNCTIONS OF A STRONG, EFFICIENT KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND FUNCTIONS OF A STRONG, EFFICIENT AND COMPETENT VSBAND COMPETENT VSB
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND FUNCTIONS OF A STRONG, EFFICIENT KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND FUNCTIONS OF A STRONG, EFFICIENT AND COMPETENT VSBAND COMPETENT VSB
The veterinary profession is self-regulated by a VSB
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THE VSB THE VSB
and and
THE VETERINARY PROFESSIONTHE VETERINARY PROFESSION
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND FUNCTIONS OF A STRONG, EFFICIENT KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND FUNCTIONS OF A STRONG, EFFICIENT AND COMPETENT VSBAND COMPETENT VSB
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND FUNCTIONS OF A STRONG, EFFICIENT KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND FUNCTIONS OF A STRONG, EFFICIENT AND COMPETENT VSBAND COMPETENT VSB
2.2.4 Veterinary Professionalism2.2.4 Veterinary Professionalism
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Veterinary ProfessionalismVeterinary ProfessionalismVeterinary ProfessionalismVeterinary Professionalism
Veterinary professionalism as a balance of demands (after Mossop-2012)
Veterinary professionalism as a balance of demands (after Mossop-2012)
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THE VSB THE VSB
and and
THE VETERINARY PROFESSIONTHE VETERINARY PROFESSION
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND FUNCTIONS OF A STRONG, EFFICIENT KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND FUNCTIONS OF A STRONG, EFFICIENT AND COMPETENT VSBAND COMPETENT VSB
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND FUNCTIONS OF A STRONG, EFFICIENT KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND FUNCTIONS OF A STRONG, EFFICIENT AND COMPETENT VSBAND COMPETENT VSB
2.2.5 Veterinary Ethics2.2.5 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 THE VSB
and and
THE VETERINARY PROFESSIONTHE VETERINARY PROFESSION
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND FUNCTIONS OF A STRONG, EFFICIENT KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND FUNCTIONS OF A STRONG, EFFICIENT AND COMPETENT VSBAND COMPETENT VSB
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND FUNCTIONS OF A STRONG, EFFICIENT KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND FUNCTIONS OF A STRONG, EFFICIENT AND COMPETENT VSBAND COMPETENT VSB
2.2.5 Veterinary Ethics2.2.5 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
VSB : Setting of Code of Professional Conduct and Veterinary Ethics
Legally empowered authority and functional capacityLegally empowered authority and functional capacityLegally empowered authority and functional capacityLegally empowered authority and functional capacity
Setting of Standards for Professional Conduct and Veterinary Ethics with Legal Powers of Enforcement including Disciplinary Actions
Setting of Standards for Professional Conduct and Veterinary Ethics with Legal Powers of Enforcement including Disciplinary Actions
Veterinary Veterinary EthicsEthics
Veterinary Veterinary EthicsEthics
Veterinary Veterinary ProfessionalismProfessionalism
Veterinary Veterinary ProfessionalismProfessionalism
Code(s) ofCode(s) ofGVP and GVP and
CPDCPD
Code(s) ofCode(s) ofGVP and GVP and
CPDCPD
Good Good VeterinaryVeterinary
GovernanceGovernance
Good Good VeterinaryVeterinary
GovernanceGovernanceLegal textsLegal textsLegal textsLegal texts
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2.3 THE VSB 2.3 THE VSB
and and
THE LICENSING / REGISTRATION THE LICENSING / REGISTRATION OF VETERINARIANS and VPP OF VETERINARIANS and VPP
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND FUNCTIONS OF A STRONG, FUNCTIONS OF A STRONG,
EFFICIENT AND COMPETENT VSBEFFICIENT AND COMPETENT VSB
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND FUNCTIONS OF A STRONG, FUNCTIONS OF A STRONG,
EFFICIENT AND COMPETENT VSBEFFICIENT AND COMPETENT VSB
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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
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2.4 THE VSB 2.4 THE VSB
and and
““DAY 1 GRADUATE” AND CONTINUOUS DAY 1 GRADUATE” AND CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DECELOPMENT (CPD)PROFESSIONAL DECELOPMENT (CPD)
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND FUNCTIONS OF A STRONG, FUNCTIONS OF A STRONG,
EFFICIENT AND COMPETENT VSBEFFICIENT AND COMPETENT VSB
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND FUNCTIONS OF A STRONG, FUNCTIONS OF A STRONG,
EFFICIENT AND COMPETENT VSBEFFICIENT 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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2.5 THE VSB 2.5 THE VSB
and and
CODE(S) OF GOOD VETERINARY CODE(S) OF GOOD VETERINARY PRACTICE (GVP)PRACTICE (GVP)
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND FUNCTIONS OF A STRONG, FUNCTIONS OF A STRONG,
EFFICIENT AND COMPETENT VSBEFFICIENT AND COMPETENT VSB
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND FUNCTIONS OF A STRONG, FUNCTIONS OF A STRONG,
EFFICIENT AND COMPETENT VSBEFFICIENT 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 The earliest known written legal code, was composed about 1780 B.C. by Hammurabi, the composed about 1780 B.C. by Hammurabi, the ruler of Bablyon and contains also ruler of Bablyon and contains also the earliest the earliest
known regulation of veterinary service delivery known regulation of veterinary service delivery / GVP/ GVP
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AUTHORITY AND CAPACITY TO FUNCTION DEPENDS ONAUTHORITY AND CAPACITY TO FUNCTION DEPENDS ON
3. The VETERINARY STATUTORY 3. The VETERINARY STATUTORY BODYBODY
3. The VETERINARY STATUTORY 3. The VETERINARY STATUTORY BODYBODY
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A STRONG, COMPETENT AND FUNCTIONAL VSBA STRONG, COMPETENT AND FUNCTIONAL VSB
3. The VETERINARY STATUTORY 3. The VETERINARY STATUTORY BODYBODY
3. The VETERINARY STATUTORY 3. The VETERINARY STATUTORY BODYBODY
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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 The Veterinary Profession as a whole must take “ownership” and whole must take “ownership” and
be a dedicated and committed be a dedicated and committed partner of a VSB in order to protect partner of a VSB in order to protect
and guard the right of self-and guard the right of self-regulation of the profession and to regulation of the profession and to
be at all times part of the be at all times part of the “solution” in achieving excellence “solution” in achieving excellence
in and quality of veterinary in and quality of veterinary services now and in the future !services now and in the future !
3. The VETERINARY STATUTORY 3. The VETERINARY STATUTORY BODYBODY
3. The VETERINARY STATUTORY 3. The VETERINARY STATUTORY BODYBODY
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VETERINARY STATUTORY BODIES IN A NUTSHELL
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A VSB NEEDS TO BE STRONG LIKE AN A VSB NEEDS TO BE STRONG LIKE AN ELEPHANT !ELEPHANT !
VETERINARY STATUTORY BODIES IN A NUTSHELL
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VSBS NEED TO CONSULT WIDELY – VSBS NEED TO CONSULT WIDELY – INVESTIGATE TWINNINGINVESTIGATE TWINNING
VETERINARY STATUTORY BODIES IN A NUTSHELL
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VSBS NEED TO REPRESENT THE WHOLE VSBS NEED TO REPRESENT THE WHOLE PROFESSION & ALL DISCIPLINES (Large or PROFESSION & ALL DISCIPLINES (Large or
small)small)
VETERINARY STATUTORY BODIES IN A NUTSHELL
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VSBs SHOULD NOT BE SEEN AS A THREAT BUT VSBs SHOULD NOT BE SEEN AS A THREAT BUT AS THÉ KEYPARTNER OF THE PROFESSIONAS THÉ KEYPARTNER OF THE PROFESSION
VETERINARY STATUTORY BODIES IN A NUTSHELL
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A VSB NEEDS TO STRONGLY AND DECISIVELY A VSB NEEDS TO STRONGLY AND DECISIVELY MOVE FORWARD AND FACE MANY NEW MOVE FORWARD AND FACE MANY NEW
CHALLENGES!CHALLENGES!