A complaint was filed with the police in Grand-Gaube, Mauritius, on September 27, after an Indian veterinarian was reportedly found practicing veterinary medicine and surgery without authorization in a village in the North. The veterinarian, whose identity has not been disclosed, was said to have been offering services including sterilization of stray dogs and cats.
According to the Veterinary Council of Mauritius, the Indian veterinarian does not hold a professional permit to practice in Mauritius and had been removed from the council's register. The council's president and acting registrar reported the matter to the police after receiving information about the alleged activities at the Grand-Gaube Village Hall on September 25.
The president of the Veterinary Council stated that upon visiting the village hall, he found the Indian veterinarian performing veterinary services, including sterilization of animals. When questioned, the veterinarian claimed he was working under the supervision of a registered Mauritian veterinarian. However, this claim has been disputed by the Veterinary Council, which asserts that as a deregistered individual, he is not authorized to perform surgical interventions, dispense medication, or provide veterinary care.
The Veterinary Council emphasizes that even under the supervision of a registered veterinarian, the Indian veterinarian is not permitted to engage in veterinary practice due to his deregistered status. The council's president declared that he acted in good faith and requested the police to investigate the alleged illegal activities.
The police have registered the case under the category of "Illegal Practice of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery" and are expected to conduct further investigations into the circumstances surrounding the alleged unauthorized practice. This includes verifying the extent of the veterinarian's involvement and the role, if any, of the cited Mauritian veterinarian.
The incident raises concerns about animal welfare and the regulation of veterinary services in Mauritius. The Veterinary Council's efforts to address the issue underscore the importance of adhering to professional standards and legal requirements in the provision of veterinary care.
Key points in this case include the unauthorized practice of veterinary medicine by an Indian national, the individual's deregistered status with the Veterinary Council of Mauritius, and the council's actions to report the matter to the police and seek an investigation.
Key points
- The Indian veterinarian was found performing unauthorized veterinary services, including animal sterilization.
- The veterinarian does not hold a professional permit to practice in Mauritius and had been removed from the Veterinary Council's register.
- The Veterinary Council disputes the veterinarian's claim of working under the supervision of a registered Mauritian veterinarian.
