Licensing of Veterinarians

To practise veterinary medicine in Singapore, the applicant needs to apply for a veterinary licence from the licensing authority, the Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority of Singapore (AVA).

It takes an estimated 10 to 14 working days to process an application that is complete and in order.

1. The applicant must hold a recognised degree in veterinary medicine. As a guide, degrees recognised by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS), United Kingdom and veterinary degrees from US veterinary schools that are accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), are generally acceptable.
   
   Applicants holding veterinary degrees from EC universities recognised by the RCVS may be accepted on a case-by-case basis subject to the applicant having practised as a veterinary surgeon within the UK for at least 12 months in recent years
   
2. The application for a licence must be made by the applicant and be endorsed by the veterinary practice he/she is intending to work for in Singapore. Contact details in Singapore (such as residential address, practice address and contact telephone numbers) should be provided in the application.
   
   For a copy of the Application Form for Veterinary Licence, please click here.
   
   
3. At the time of application, the following documents must be presented:
   
   
   1. A certified true copy of the applicant's qualification certificate. Degrees which are in a foreign language must be officially translated.
      
      
   2. A reference letter from the veterinary licensing authority in the applicant's country of residence and practice attesting to the applicant's character and good standing.
      
      
   3. Applicant's curriculum vitae (including personal particulars, photograph and history of past employment).
   
   
4. An interview by AVA. (The original qualification certificate must be presented for verification at this stage)

1. Must comply fully with the Code of Ethics for Veterinary surgeons and such amendments that may come into effect from time to time. The Code of Ethics aims to assure the community the best service of which veterinary surgeons are capable and to promote co-operation within the ranks of professionals.
   
2. Is required to work with an existing veterinary centre in Singapore in the first year after obtaining a licence to gain local experience.

Compulsory Continuing Professional Education (CPE) for all AVA licensed veterinarians

For more information on the CPE Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), Please click here.

List of licensed veterinarians

Please click here.

Licence fee

S$80.00 per licence for 2 years or part thereof

Our contact

Regulatory & Health Planning Division
Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority
5 Maxwell Road
#18-00 Tower Block, MND Complex
Singapore 069110
Fax: 63257641

Operating hours:

For enquiries:

Dr Joanna Khoo
Tel: 6471 9992
Email: joanna_khoo@ava.gov.sg