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Animal and Veterinary Service (AVS)

Licence to operate a veterinary centre

How to apply for a licence to operate a veterinary centre

Last updated on 23 September 2026

Licensing of veterinary centres 

A licence approved by the Director-General, Animal Health and Welfare is required to operate and maintain a premises as a veterinary clinic or hospital. 

If you are a licensee, it is your responsibility to do the following: 

  • Observe and keep yourself informed of all relevant statutory requirements. 

  • Ensure that the veterinary surgeons under your employment are licensed by NParks/AVS. They must also comply with the conditions of licensing, or any directives that may be issued by the Director-General, Animal Health and Welfare from time to time. 

The veterinary centre must be under the control and management of a veterinary surgeon at all times and is subject to inspection by AVS. 

Licensing conditions 

For more information, refer to the conditions of licensing for veterinary centres [PDF, 458KB] (opens in new tab). 

For enquiries regarding veterinary centre licensing, please write in here (opens in new tab). 

How to apply 

Please log in to GoBusiness (opens in new tab) to apply for a Veterinary Centre Licence. An active CorpPass will be required to facilitate application.  

Approximately 25 working days is needed to process an application that is complete and in order. 

The licence fee for a veterinary centre is S$350 per year. 

If you are self-employed*, ensure that you have no outstanding Medisave liabilities at the time of application.

* Self-employed persons are required to contribute to their CPF MediSave Account, to ensure they have sufficient savings for their healthcare needs. Your licence application/renewal may be delayed unless you are up-to-date with your MediSave contributions – either paid in full or have an active GIRO arrangement with CPF Board. To check your MediSave payment status or make payment arrangements for any outstanding MediSave payable, please visit the Self-employment dashboard (opens in new tab).