Veterinary Practitioner – Surgery – Opening
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General Information
Opening and close-down of a surgery or private animal hospital have to be notified to the district administrative authority and the Österreichische Tierärztekammer (Austrian Veterinary Chamber) within two weeks.
Only authorized practitioners or companies whose members consist of authorised practitioners are entitled to operate a surgery or private animal hospital.
Holding shares of a company of veterinary practitioners by persons with a different professional background is only allowed if they hold shares as dormant partners where branch offices are foreseen when establishing a limited liability company it has to be ensured that the management responsibility lies with one member only who is entitled to manage one branch office only and holds an integral part of shares of the company.
Veterinarians who manage a surgery or private animal hospital are obliged to keep it in a condition which complies with hygiene standards and veterinary demand and to identify it by appropriate outward designation befitting their profession.
Please note
The surgery must also comply with the directives on surgeries set up by the Österreichische Tierärztekammer (Austrian Veterinary Chamber).
Enterprises Affected
All who intend to operate a surgery or private animal hospital.
Requirements
See description of the subject matter.
Deadline
Notification has to be given to the competent authorities within two weeks.
Competent Authority
Competence for the procedure lies with:
- the locally competent district administrative authority and
- the Österreichische Tierärztekammer (Austrian Veterinary Chamber)
Procedure
A letter has to be addressed to the locally competent district administrative authority and the Österreichische Tierärztekammer (Austrian Veterinary Chamber) containing the abovementioned information.
Documents Required
No additional documents are required.
Expenses
There are no fees or charges foreseen for the notification.
Additional Information
Related Links
- Österreichische Tierärztekammer (Austrian Veterinary Chamber)
Legal Basis
§§ 15a, 16 Tierärztegesetz (Veterinary Practitioner Act)
Expert Information
No expert information is available.
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