THE LEGAL ASPECTThe treatment of animals in the UK is controlled by the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966.
This Act’s main aim is to prevent lay persons from practising ‘veterinary surgery’ which is defined as:
a) The diagnosis of diseases in, and injuries to, animals including tests performed on animals for diagnostic purposes;
b) The giving of advice based upon such a diagnosis;
c) The medical or surgical treatment of animals;
d) The performance of surgical operations upon animals.
Massage is covered under the *Exemption Order 1962 as a manipulative therapy. We abide by a, b, c, & d and always work with veterinary approval, only address minor ailments or behavioral problems, DO NOT ‘diagnose and treat’.
The House of Lords Select Committee on Science and Technology (Complementary and Alternative Medicine November 2000) defined Massage and Aromatherapy as ‘complementary’ because they ‘do not purport to embrace diagnostic skills’.
By embarking upon its courses ICAT requires all its students to respect the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966 and Exemption Order 1962 by never working upon an animal without gaining prior veterinary approval.INSURANCE
The exceptionally high standards of the ICAT Diploma courses have been recognised by a nationwide insurance company, who are happy to provide insurance for students/graduates.
They offer indemnity insurance of either £1 million or £2.5 million, an individual animal limit of up to £25,000 (increasing to £100.000 for additional premiums). They can also include business equipment/stock and personal accident cover for additional premiums.
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