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The Veterinary Act
As a result of the Veterinary Act (1966) and the subsequent exemptions;
it is ILLEGAL for any person, other than the owner of the animal,
to treat an animal unless the permission of the animals Veterinary
Surgeon is SOUGHT and OBTAINED.
The implications of the Veterinary Act (1966) are to safeguard the
WELFARE of HORSES.
As a direct result the Equine Masseur must contact the Veterinary
Surgeon used by the client and gain permission to treat the animal.
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There are many therapists of varying specialisms working outside
the parameters of the Veterinary Act (1966).
These individuals are BREAKING THE LAW. They are often not INSURED,
or members of a professional body.
The Veterinary Surgeons Act, passed in parliment in 1948 to protect
the welfare of sick and injured animals from treatment by unqualified
persons.
The practice of veterinary surgeons in the UK is governed by the
Veterinary Act (1966). Under that act (with certain exemptions noted
below) no one may practice veterinary surgeory unles they are registered
with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons.
The exemptions to the general rules of The Veterinary Act (1966)
are as follows:
1. A doctor or dentist may carry out any treatment, test or operation
on an animal, provided he does so at the request of a registered
Veterinary surgeon.
2. A doctor may also perform an operation on an animal for the purposes
of removing an organ or tissue for use in treatment of a human being.
3. The treatment of an animal by Physiotherapy; if carried out under
the direction of a registered Veterinary Surgeon who has examined
the animal and prescribed such a treatment.
4. An owner of an animal (or his employees, or other members of
the owners household) may administer minor medical treatment to
his own animal.
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5. An owner of an agricultural animal (or anyone engaged or
employed in caring for agricultural animals) may carry out
medical treatment or minor surgery (not involing entry into
a body cavity) on such an animal provided that it is not done
for reward.
6. A Veterinary Nurse whose name is entered on the list of
Veterinary Nurses maintained by the college may carry out
any medical treatment or minor surgery to a companion animal;
provided that the companion animal is for the time being,
under the care of a registered Veterinary Surgeon.
7. Lay persons may administer first aid in an emergency, for
the purposes of saving a life or relieving pain and suffering.
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