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Vets welcome upcoming council amid manpower, mental health challenges in sector

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Renald Yeo

Renald Yeo

Published Wed, Oct 25, 2023 · 02:00 PM
    • The vet council will be a welcome addition to the local scene, says Singapore Veterinary Association president Chow Haoting.
    • The vet council will be a welcome addition to the local scene, says Singapore Veterinary Association president Chow Haoting. PHOTO: YEN MENG JIIN, BT

    INDUSTRY players expect the new regulatory body for Singapore’s vet sector to raise professional standards and provide legislative teeth against errant players.

    They also hope the new council will take steps to improve working conditions for vets, and thus alleviate ongoing challenges in manpower and mental health, they told The Business Times (BT).

    Announced on Oct 13, the veterinary council is set to be established by 2025 as a professional body under the National Parks Board (NParks). It will be a welcome addition to the local scene, said Singapore Veterinary Association president Chow Haoting.

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