Daejeon City Conducts Comprehensive Inspection on Animal Hospitals' Compliance with the Revised Veterinarian Act

Daejeon City announced on the 23rd that it will conduct a comprehensive inspection from April 27 to May 19 on whether local animal hospitals are complying with the revised Veterinary Service Act.

The inspection is being carried out to encourage the early establishment of newly introduced or modified systems in the field, in accordance with the Veterinary Service Act, which was revised and enacted last January.

The targets are 114 locally registered animal hospitals. The inspection items include posting of medical fees for consultations, hospitalization, vaccinations, and tests, as well as whether the expected medical costs are notified and explained prior to major treatments such as surgeries.

The city plans to provide consulting to each animal hospital to guide necessary improvements according to the revised law, while also checking for unlicensed medical practices. If violations are confirmed, administrative measures will be taken.

Im Seong-bok, head of the Agricultural Life Policy Division of the city, said, “The inspection will focus on guaranteeing the right to know and the right to choose treatment for users of animal hospitals, and on enhancing the trustworthiness of animal medical services.”

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