Mengimbau berita yang berkaitan dengan kesihatan Momo, sumber link berita ini didapati daripada FB Dr. Nurul Syakirah (Vet. Honey Pet Shop, Bangi). Dr. Nurul boleh dihubungi melalui blog atau facebook beliau.
Datuk Dr Abd Aziz Jamaluddin (right) and Veterinary Services Department officers conducting an inspection at the pet shop in Putrajaya where they discovered that the ‘veterinarian’ (left) was actually a student. — NST picture by C.C. Yong
PUTRAJAYA: Veterinary Services Department (VSD) director-general Datuk Dr Abd Aziz Jamaluddin initially did not believe the allegations that former veterinary officers were running businesses without licences and certificates.
But the truth stared at him right in the face when he walked into a pet shop at Precint 15 here yesterday.
The outlet was operated by a former veterinary officer without the valid qualification certificate and Annual Practising Certification (APC) from the Malaysian Veterinary Council (MVC).
Dr Aziz also discovered that the former veterinary officer had other outlets and veterinary clinics in Bangi, Serdang and Kajang.
The former veterinary officer had also recruited a student to work as a "doctor" at the pet shop which offered, among others, consultation, treatment, grooming and healthcare services.
Dr Aziz then told the student and another employee at the outlet to inform their boss that if he (the former veterinary officer) did not get valid documents within the next two days, a police report would be lodged against him.
"I am shocked. I was informed by veterinarians nationwide that bogus veterinary doctors are on the rise due to the booming veterinary industry," he said at his office here.
He also inspected other pet shops and veterinary clinics in Bandar Baru Bangi, Petaling Jaya and Kuala Lumpur.
Dr Aziz also directed all state VSD directors and their officers to conduct inspection on pet shops and veterinary clinics and those operating from houses, or mobile vehicles.
They were told to submit a report by mid-November on how many of these outlets were operating legally and illegally.
He added that what he stumbled upon was just the tip of the iceberg.
"I am also appalled at the conditions at some of the clinics.
"They do not have proper facilities to treat and examine animals."
He believed that at least 30 per cent of the veterinarians were operating without APC.
"We view with grave concern and seriousness the number of unqualified people offering their services to pet owners.
"This is an act of impersonation which is against the law.
"It is not only dangerous and cruel to the animals they treat, but also a gross injustice to their customers."
Those with information are urged to alert the department via email at www.pro@dvs.gov.my, or via sms by typing DVSHQAduan (your complaint) and sending it to 15888.
They can also file a complaint by calling 03-88702236, or at the nearest state Veterinary Department.
Meanwhile MVC registrar Dr Kamaruddin Md Isa said efforts were needed to weed out the bogus veterinarians.
"We already know some of their locations.
"Many are operating in Selangor and Kuala Lumpur where business is booming."
He said all veterinarians must be registered with the MVC and they should have valid certification to show they were qualified to practise as well as valid APC.
"Even those who have studied abroad and wanted to practise in Malaysia must have valid certifications from the MVC," he said, adding that there were also those with no qualifications offering veterinary services, including treatment and grooming in their bid to make fast money.
Beberapa kedai yang wansiti telah pergi, mungkin terlibat sama dalam aktiviti tanpa sijil nie (termasuk yang dalam gambar di atas). Alhamdulillah, setakat pergi beli makanan sahaja, tak plak wansiti bawak Momo untuk sesi rawatan di bawah seliaan mereka..
Berita baiknya, ada peningkatan terhadap sensitiviti, kecintaan dan kesedaran dalam masyarakat Malaysia terhadap haiwan seperti kucing atau anjing dan seterusnya menjadikan haiwan tersebut sebagai haiwan kesayangan mereka. Tidak kurang juga sebagai 'guard' tambahan di rumah .. Berita buruknya, ada pihak yang cuba mengambil kesempatan dan peluang untuk menjana ekonomi di situ tanpa mengambil kira aspek penjagaan dan kesihatan haiwan yang betul..
Suka entri ini? (=^_^=)
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