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License to Operate Animal Clinics
动物诊所经营许可证
ໃບອະນຸຍາດວິຊາການດຳເນີນກິດຈະການຫ້ອງປິ່ນປົວສັດ
Any individual or legal entity that intends to operate an animal clinic that provides general veterinary services, excluding the village veterinarians. Apply at Livestock and Fishery Department.
Who needs this
Any individual or legal entity that intends to operate an animal clinic that provides general veterinary services, excluding the village veterinarians.
Requirements
- Be in good health and be at least 20 years old, have a permanent residence in Lao PDR for at least 5 years; not in the process of being prosecuted or disciplined; and no prior business bankruptcy
- Having a suitable location and equipment that meet the standards, including (i) clinic shall be separated from the residence or other business operations and shall have an area of not less than 12 square meters; (ii) having the clinic sign stating the name of the owner, address, contact numbers and business registration certificate number, and business operating license number; and (iii) having suitable veterinary equipment
- Having sufficient staff and veterinarians who graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in veterinary or equivalent, and veterinarians must have a veterinary certificate and a professional license from the Department of Agriculture and Forestry working in veterinary treatments.
Documents — first application
| Document | Note |
|---|---|
| Address Certification | attached with a photo |
| Certification of Health | not more than 3 months |
| Curriculum vate | a short CV attached with photo (not more than 1 year) |
| List of Equipment | list of equipments in the clinic |
| Location Map of the Enterprise | location of the animal clinic |
| Photograph | 3 photos (3x4 size) taken within 1 year |
| Court Clearence | Criminal record of the owner, operator, vet and assistants |
| Site Inspection report | the site inspection report before the approval of the license |
Legal framework
- Law on Livestock and Veterinary (Amended)
- Order on the Management of Animal Health Clinics, Pharmacies and Veterinary Equipment
How to submit
- Means of presentation
- At the Authority Offices
- Address of authority
- Livestock and Fishery Department, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry
- Processing time
- 15 Relevant law does not define the time for consideration, but the authority informs that the consideration period shall not exceed 15 working days.
Validity and renewal
- Has an expiry date
- YES
- Validity
- 12 months
- Renewal process
- The license shall be renewed 1 month prior to its expiry date. The license holders shall submit the following documents for renewal: - Application form; - Medical Certificate (tested within 3 months); - Residential Certificate with a photo attached; - 3 Photographs sized 3x4 (taken within 1 year); - Site Inspection Report completed and signed by the Veterinary authorities
Additional comment
1. It is prohibited to relocate or expand the clinic facility without prior permission 2. The change of operator or veterinarian must be notified to the veterinarian authority