SINGAPORE, Oct. 24 -- The Animal and Veterinary Service (AVS) will begin a public consultation on the proposed Veterinary Practice Bill before the end of the year to strengthen professional standards in the veterinary sector.

According to CNA, the legislation will create the Veterinary Council, a new professional body tasked with regulating the registration, certification and conduct of veterinarians in Singapore.

AVS, a cluster under the National Parks Board (NParks), said the move reflects the growing number of veterinarians and clinics alongside the rise in pet ownership.

Minister of State for National Development and Trade and Industry Alvin Tan announced the initiative at the Singapore Vet Show 2025, saying AVS had engaged the sec...