Kenya - Registration of Non-Governmental Animal Health and Welfare Providers

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Procedure

Apply In-Person

1. An institution desiring to offer animal health services to safeguard their health and welfare shall after being registered by the relevant body, apply to the Kenya Veterinary Board for approval by submitting an application.
2. This can be done by visiting the KVB Offices and obtaining an Application Form 32 to fill and submit. The application form can only be obtained from the KVB Offices and cannot be downloaded from their website.
3. You will be required to pay the appropriate application fees together with the inspection fees and submit the payment receipt. The amount of fees to be paid can be found under the "Fees" section of this page or at KVB registration fees page.
4. The Kenya Veterinary Board shall, on receipt of the application will carry out inspections of the institution and if satisfied that it conforms to set standards, will approve the institution for the courses proposed.
5. The institution will be required to pay a one-time licensing fee to be issued with a license. The amount of fees to be paid can be found under the "Fees" section of this page or at KVB registration fees page.
6. This approval is usually for a period of one year.
7. The Kenya Veterinary Board shall inspect approved institutions from time to time. The Board shall carry out inspection every year for the purpose of approval.
8. The license may be cancelled at any time when the Board establishes a breach of any provisions of these Regulations.

Note:

• If the organization changes the veterinary surgeon, it should notify the Kenya Veterinary Board and it should suspend all animal health services until it has recruited a veterinary surgeon in charge of the animal health services.

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Required Documents

1. Registration certificate of the institution.
2. Academic and qualification certificate of veterinary surgeon in charge.
3. Registration document from professional association of veterinary surgeon.
4. Evidence of payment of prescribed fees

Office Locations & Contacts

Kenya Veterinary Board - Head Office
Off Waiyaki Way,
Veterinary Research Laboratories:
Kabete, Nairobi Kenya.
Telephone: +254-701-581718
Mobile Number: +254-722-305253
E-mail: [email protected]
Website:Kenya Veterinary Board

Eligibility

• An institution desiring to offer animal health services to safeguard their health and welfare.

Fees

• Application fees Ksh. 1000
• License for Non-Governmental Animal Health and Welfare Providers, Ksh .100,000 . Paid Once
• Inspection fees for Non-Governmental Animal Health and Welfare Providers. Ksh 30,000 , Paid Annually

• Application fees can be paid directly to Cooperative Bank, Westlands Branch, Ac no 01141151721300 and banking slip presented to KVB. Include your name in the narrative.
• Gazetted fees for various services ,Fee Summary

Validity

• The license is valid for a period of one year.

Documents to Use

• The application is done on form 32 which are provided at the Kenya Veterinary Board.
• A sample of this application can be viewed on page 37 of this document.Veterinary Surgeons and Veterinary Para-professionals Regulations 2013
• Form 33 is on page 38 of the above document.

Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• Two Months

Related Videos

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Instructions

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e.g. The state office holds birth records since january 1908.

Required Information

1. Name of the institution
2. the location and jurisdiction of the intended operation;
3. the type of service it intends to offer;
4. the name and registration status of the veterinary surgeon in the employment of the institution in charge of animal health matters;
5. the facilities the institution has in order to offer the intended service.

Need for the Document

• Institution desiring to offer animal health services to safeguard their health and welfare should be approved with the Kenya Veterinary Board in order to carry out their operations in Kenya.
• This helps to curb sub-standard facilities which spring up and lower the standards of animal health services by non-governmental organizations being offered in Kenya.

Information which might help

• If the organization changes the veterinary surgeon, it should notify the Kenya Veterinary Board and it should suspend all animal health services until it has recruited a veterinary surgeon in charge of the animal health services.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

• Veterinary Surgeons and Veterinary Para-professionals Act Cap 366 VSVP 2011
• Service Charter

Others

• Registration of institutions handling animals to safeguard their health and welfare.

1. An institution intending to offer animal health services shall apply to the Board in Form 32 and shall state—

   (a) the location and jurisdiction of the intended operation;

   (b) the type of service it intends to offer;

   (c) the name and registration status of the veterinary surgeon in the employment of the institution in charge of animal health matters; and

   (d) the facilities the institution has in order to offer the intended service.

2. if the organization changes the veterinary surgeon, it shall notify the Board and shall suspend animal health services until it has recruited a veterinary surgeon in charge of the animal health services.
3. The Board may grant the institution an operation license, with the necessary conditions, in accordance with Form 33