Polish National
Veterinary Chamber (PNVC)

Polish National Veterinary Chamber (PNVC) – the  self-government of veterinarians in Poland. PNVC is responsible for supervision of the proper pursuit of the veterinary profession. It consists of sixteen regional veterinary chambers.

Main tasks:

• granting of a license to practice the profession of a veterinarian,
• maintenance of the register of veterinarians,
• supervision of the proper practice of the veterinary profession,
• establishing the code of ethics of the veterinary profession and supervision of the observance of the Code,
• veterinary jurisdiction in the scope of professional responsibility and arbitration,
• involvement in professional specialization of veterinarians,
• issuing opinions on legal acts concerning animal health protection, public health protection, environment protection and pursuit of the veterinary profession.