Bill 10: Veterinary Profession Act

This bill directly affects anyone running or working in a veterinary practice in Prince Edward Island — whether that's a solo vet running a small animal clinic, a mixed-practice operation serving livestock and farm animals, or a veterinary technician employed at a clinic. Both veterinarians and vet techs must register with the Association and hold a valid licence before practicing, and employers are legally required to verify their staff's credentials are current. Clinic owners structured as corporations need to ensure majority ownership stays with a licensed veterinarian, and any share transfers to non-licensed individuals require Council approval beforehand. Day-to-day operations are also touched: advertising must be truthful, professional liability insurance is mandatory, and staff suspensions or terminations for misconduct must be reported to the Council promptly.