.: Q1 : Who can apply for registration as a Veterinary Surgeon in Malaysia?
   

Any person under Section 12 (1) with a qualification as a veterinary surgeon listed in the Second Schedule can be considered to be registered as a veterinary surgeon. The manner of application for registration is at the prerogative of the Council under Section 15.

The latest registration dates can be found on the main page under Announcements.

Upon registration the veterinary surgeon has to apply for an Annual Practicing Certificate under Section 17 so that he/she can practice veterinary medicine within Malaysia.


For Foreign-registered Veterinarians :

Any person who is a veterinary surgeon registered anywhere outside Malaysia or a foreign registered veterinary surgeon in Malaysia including those with qualifications not listed in Second Schedule may apply for a Temporary Permit to Practice under Section 13(1).

At the prerogative of the Council with the approval of the Minister, if a temporary permit is issued subject to such conditions and restrictions, the Council may specify in such permit for a period not exceeding six months. 



*NOTE :

  1. Administrators of institutions that which to have the qualifications to be accredited by the Council must obtain details of application for accreditation from the Secretary of the Council.
  2. Aspiring Malaysians who wish to study veterinary medicine are advised to refer to the Second Schedule. A graduate from an institution with a veterinary medicine qualification not listed in the Second Schedule will not be eligible for registration in Malaysia.
 
   
   
 
.: Q3 :  Is a government/public officer - veterinary surgeon required to be registered and apply for an annual practicing certificate?
    A public officer is required by the Public Services Commissions (SPA) or the Ministry of Education to be registered as a Veterinary Surgeon. A public officer in employment as a veterinary surgeon in the practice of veterinary medicine is required to possess a valid annual practicing certificate, whilst in service.  
   
   
 
.: Q4 :  Can an application for registration as a veterinary surgeon be rejected by the Council?
   

The Registrar under Section 16 of the Veterinary Surgeons Act can reject a application for registration under the following circumstances:

(a) at any time the person has been found guilty of an offence involving fraud, dishonesty or moral turpitude or an offence punishable with imprisonment (whether in itself only or in addition to or in lieu of a fine) for a term of two or more years; or

(b) After due inquiry by the council, the person has been found by it to have been guilty of infamous conduct in any professional respect or to be otherwise not of good fame and character.
 
   
   
 
.: Q5 : Where can we check, to find out if a person is a registered veterinary surgeon in Malaysia?
   

The registrar will issue to all veterinary surgeons (that are eligible) a registration certificate 
on application. This certificate is required to be displayed in a conspicuous place by the veterinary surgeon at the premise in the practice of veterinary medicine. The certificate will state the name, his/her qualification, the date of registration and his/her registration number

*NOTE :
Possession of a registration certificate does not mean s/he is entitled to practice.
A registered veterinary surgeon must have an Annual Practicing Certificate to be able to practice veterinary medicine.



Additionally any person can request from the registrar or the secretary of the council in writing whether a person is a registered veterinary surgeon and has an active annual practicing certificate for the ensuing year.
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