The Kenya Veterinary Board (KVB) has announced that it will be carrying out a major compliance inspection for veterinary practitioners in seven counties this month.
In a notice issued on Monday, September 8, the board revealed that it will dispatch two inspection teams to different regions. However, KVB did not reveal the exact starting or ending dates of the exercise, leaving veterinary practitioners to prepare in advance.
According to the plan, the first team will be sent to Turkana, West Pokot, and Trans Nzoia counties. The second team will be tasked with covering Nandi, Uasin Gishu, Elgeyo Marakwet, and Baringo counties.
During the visits, veterinary practitioners in these regions will be required to provide several documents and meet specific requirements before the board officials.
They must display a valid 2025 practice licence, a retention card, and a Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) licence.
In addition, practitioners will be expected to show proof of proper storage facilities, including a lockable cabinet for prescription-only medicines, and maintain a prescription file for their clients.
“The Kenya Veterinary Board will conduct a veterinary practice assessment in the month of September 2025 in seven counties,” the board confirmed in its notice.
“All veterinary practitioners are requested to comply in good time to avoid inconveniences. All payments should be made strictly through the eCitizen platform, as explained in detail on our official website.
For clarification or further assistance, kindly reach us through the official communication channels provided,” KVB added.
This move comes only four months after the board issued a strong warning to Kenyans against hiring unlicensed veterinary doctors. At the time, KVB reminded the public that employing individuals who are not registered contravenes the law and can have serious consequences.
In its earlier statement on Tuesday, April 22, the board stressed that anyone found employing unlicensed veterinary practitioners risks facing heavy penalties. Offenders may be fined up to Ksh100,000, jailed for at least one year, or face both punishments.
The board further clarified that every year, veterinary practitioners are required to ensure their names are listed in the official register by March 31. Anyone missing from the register after this date will automatically be regarded as unregistered.
“No person shall practice or present themselves, either directly or indirectly, as a veterinary surgeon or veterinary paraprofessional without being duly registered and licensed.
Likewise, no one should take up employment in such a role unless their name appears in the official register,” KVB emphasized.
Through this compliance drive, the board hopes to strengthen regulation in the sector, protect the public, and ensure only qualified and licensed professionals are offering veterinary services across the country.
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