ΔΔ:Approval for the Operation of Animal Clinics

4a744395-c320-4705-b348-c055501fdc8f 508177 Βεβαίωση Συνδρομής Νομίμων Προϋποθέσεων για την Ίδρυση και Λειτουργία Κτηνιατρείων Μικρών ή Μεγάλων Ζώων

• At a Glance
• Basic information
• Application
• What you will need
• Requirements
• Fees
• Related
• Output
• Steps
• Digital steps
• Other information
• Feedback
• Legislation
• Categories
• Show Procedure
  • Steps
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At a glance

Points of service

Points of Single Contact (ΚΕΠ – EKE), Regional units, Regional Departments of Rural Economy and Veterinary Medicine - DAOK

Digital provision points

• National Single Digital Gateway – gov.gr only for regions of Attica and Central Macedonia
• EUGO portal (information only)

Number of required documents

4 to 8 + (

2

)

Fees

15 €

Deadline of completion

50 days

Description

The procedure concerns the approval of the establishment and operation of private veterinary practices providing preventive treatment, care and treatment to small and large animals that are brought by citizens (either owners or not).

Basic information

Competent body

MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT AND FOOD

Authority/Public body’s Unit responsible for the institutional framework of the procedure

ΓΕΝΙΚΗ ΔΙΕΥΘΥΝΣΗ ΚΤΗΝΙΑΤΡΙΚΗΣ; ΔΙΕΥΘΥΝΣΗ ΠΡΟΣΤΑΣΙΑΣ ΤΩΝ ΖΩΩΝ, ΦΑΡΜΑΚΩΝ ΚΑΙ ΚΤΗΝΙΑΤΡΙΚΩΝ ΕΦΑΡΜΟΓΩΝ

Authority responsible for the provision of the procedure

MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT AND FOOD

Service / organizational unit of a authority entity

Regional Departments of Rural Economy and Veterinary Medicine - DAOK

Provided to

Businesses, Citizens, Legal Entities

Related links

Notes

In case of expiration of the above deadline, the approval is considered issued according to article 8 of Law 4442/2016 (tacit approval) and the applicant can request a formal attestation from the competent authority (relevant Regional Veterinary Services), according article 91 of the above mentioned Law.

Last update

19/07/2024

Application

Application Type

Application

Submission by:

Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

Submitted by:

Legal entities, Persons

Title

Application – Solemn Declaration

Notes:

In the announcement form it is stated the Veterinarian in charge (scientific manager).

What you will need

Means of authentication, identification and signature

Identification document, Identification with TAXISnet codes

Print

Requirements

Fees

Related

See also

Commencement of Operations and Attribution of Tax Registration Number to Service Providers, Legal Entities (with Establishment)

Means of redress or appeal:

Other Administrative Redress / Appeal

Rules concerning a lack of reply from the competent authority and the legal consequences for the use:

Tacit approval

n case of expiration of the above deadline, the approval is considered issued according to article 8 of Law 4442/2016 (tacit approval) and the applicant can request a formal attestation from the competent authority.

NACE

• 75.0 Veterinary activities

Output & Results

Output

Document Production, Registry update

Steps

Digital steps

Other information

Official title

Approval for the Operation of Animal Clinics

Languages supported

English, Greek

Ways of provision

Establishment

Legislation

Categories

Τype of procedure

Approvals

Trigger

Applied for

Trigger (submission method)

Application (handwritten)

Type

Outgoing

N1

   ΔΔ
   
   3
   0
   1
   

   85324
   
   No
   3024000
   172800
   
   
   
   
   Identification document, Identification with TAXISnet codes
   ΓΕΝΙΚΗ ΔΙΕΥΘΥΝΣΗ ΚΤΗΝΙΑΤΡΙΚΗΣ; ΔΙΕΥΘΥΝΣΗ ΠΡΟΣΤΑΣΙΑΣ ΤΩΝ ΖΩΩΝ"ΓΕΝΙΚΗ ΔΙΕΥΘΥΝΣΗ ΚΤΗΝΙΑΤΡΙΚΗΣ; ΔΙΕΥΘΥΝΣΗ ΠΡΟΣΤΑΣΙΑΣ ΤΩΝ ΖΩΩΝ" is not a number., ΦΑΡΜΑΚΩΝ ΚΑΙ ΚΤΗΝΙΑΤΡΙΚΩΝ ΕΦΑΡΜΟΓΩΝ"ΦΑΡΜΑΚΩΝ ΚΑΙ ΚΤΗΝΙΑΤΡΙΚΩΝ ΕΦΑΡΜΟΓΩΝ" is not a number.
   85324
   
   75.0
   7135, 9603
   
   EU-GO, SDG
   Supporting document

The procedure concerns the approval of the establishment and operation of private veterinary practices providing preventive treatment, care and treatment to small and large animals that are brought by citizens (either owners or not). 15 15 4 3 2 50 days}} }} }}

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1 Company law Business formation (individual, corporate)

• For company establishment see the link below

Link https://www.gov.gr/en/ipiresies/epikheirematike-drasterioteta/enarxe-kai-luse-epikheireses/sustase-epikheireses

No No

2 Possession of passwords to enter software The applicant shall have a TAXISnet username and password.

Link https://www.gov.gr/en/arxes/anexartete-arkhe-demosion-esodon-aade/anexartete-arkhe-demosion-esodon-aade/elektronike-eggraphe-diakheirise-kodikon-taxisnet

No No

3 Administrative Application Submission – Solemn Declaration

No No

4 Urban planning For private veterinary practices for small animals: provided their establishment is not prohibited by another provision, they may be established in an independent or continuous independent building or a building complex or on the ground floor or basement of a block of flats, which must meet the sanitary conditions in force and have the obligatory spaces described in par.2 of art.1 of PD 463/1978. For private veterinary practices for large animals: they may be established far from city centres, churches, venues for social or cultural events and group gatherings in general, in an independent building that must fully meet the required sanitary conditions and have the obligatory spaces described in par.2 of art.1 of PD 463/1978.

No No

5 Labour Private veterinary practices for small and large animals shall be staffed with at least one veterinarian, according to the provisions of par.2 of art.10 of Law 604/1977, who may also be the owner of the practice. The veterinarian shall comply with the obligations set out in art.5 of PD 463/1978.

No No

6 Technical Private veterinary practices for small and large animals shall be equipped with the necessary instruments, tools and utensils.

No No

7 Health Operating private practices shall also keep the following books, duly validated and numbered: a) Inspection book. b) Register of diagnosed communicable diseases to be mandatorily declared. c) Book of preventive vaccinations against communicable diseases that must be declared mandatorily, filled-in by type of vaccination. d) Book of disinfections performed.

No No

8 Administrative Legal documents, in the case of legal entities.

No No

9 Conditions for non-commission of criminal offenses The approval for the operation of a veterinary practice cannot be granted to those who have been convicted of criminal offences, resulting in their being disqualified from certain positions and appointments or in a ban for practicing a profession. The same applies to those convicted of criminal offence according to the provisions of Law 4139/2013 (A 74). The above individuals cannot be appointed administrative or scientific managers of a veterinary practice (article 7 of Law 604/1977, as amended by article 2 of Law 4711/2020).

No No

1 Administrative Fee in favor of the State: 15 €

Cost Calculation One-off

Method of Payment Bank cashier

Type of Cost Administrative Fee (not provided by e-paravolo webpage)

No

Law 2 4711 2020 145 Α

Description Addition of Chapter IZ of Law 4442/2016 regarding simplification of the framework regarding establishment and operation for activities for veterinary services

Legal references http://www.et.gr/idocs-nph/search/pdfViewerForm.html?args=5C7QrtC22wHUdWr4xouZundtvSoClrL8-zFLpBf Zex5MXD0LzQTLWPU9yLzB8V68knBzLCmTXKaO6fpVZ6Lx9hLslJUqeiQ98pb MWo685h0KNYxc6960NWDC83dOLGbGE4sLMS ww.

Circular 3115/09.09.2013 2013

Description Implementation of Law 3919/2011 «Principle of employment freedom and the prohibition of unjustified limitations in the access to and exercise of employment ( GG Α΄32)», as in force, for exercising geotechnical profession.

Circular 1168/50249/22.04.2013 2013

Description Implementation of Law 3919/2011 «Principle of employment freedom and the prohibition of unjustified limitations in the access to and exercise of employment ( GG Α΄32)», as amended by article 4 par.16 of Law 4038/2012 (GG Α΄14).

Joint Ministerial Decision 155511 2011 1308 Β

Description Facilitation and application submission via ΚΕP-ΕΚΕ for processes that fall under the responsibility of Ministry of Rural Development and Food.

Legal references http://www.et.gr/idocs-nph/search/pdfViewerForm.html?args=5C7QrtC22wFYAFdDx4L2G3dtvSoClrL8t41p22kte0HuFUDqazHcNeJInJ48 97uHrMts-zFzeyCiBSQOpYnT00MHhcXFRTsIdxlVTzrTL4hUQowPFxEVsWw9kRq8OTF5YpRhf4pyFI.

Law 2 4338 2015 131 Α

Description Operation of Veterinary Clinics from the Horse Racing Organization of Greece (ΟΔΙΕ) by way of derogation from Article 2 of P.D. 463/1978

Legal references http://www.et.gr/idocs-nph/search/pdfViewerForm.html?args=5C7QrtC22wE4q6ggiv8WTXdtvSoClrL8L0XCZRk17YV5MXD0LzQTLWPU9yLzB8V68knBzLCmTXKaO6fpVZ6Lx9hLslJUqeiQnxXP2ifwOQ6uT6fW9WaiOi5z498lJc2ztIop-JrTDMc.

Law 14 3170 2003 191 Α

Description Amending article of PD 463/1978 ( Prerequisites for licensing establishments of habitats for animals)

Legal references http://www.et.gr/idocs-nph/search/pdfViewerForm.html?args=5C7QrtC22wFalhF2BrTT7HdtvSoClrL87eRSME-Rrlx5MXD0LzQTLWPU9yLzB8V68knBzLCmTXKaO6fpVZ6Lx9hLslJUqeiQyM4BhOoXQa7kUKJF14doql4aMpicBWnHFh51F1v056Q.

Presidential Decree 463 1978 96 Α

Description Prerequisites for licensing establishments of habitats for animals.

Legal references http://www.et.gr/idocs-nph/search/pdfViewerForm.html?args=5C7QrtC22wFPP lPXvEuPndtvSoClrL8PT2mlaPXRibtIl9LGdkF53UIxsx942CdyqxSQYNuqAGCF0IfB9HI6hq6ZkZV96FIo3xyi1VIghgvezNvEyGFsNFg 4KFTfFKFETrTGz0 wU.

Law 93 4442 2016 230 Α

Description Article 93 – Amending Article 6 of Law 604/1977 (Approval of the op-eration of veterinary offices and veterinarian clinics – License for the operation of habitats for animals (as added via Law 4711/2020) -Amending Article 7 of Law 604/1977 (impediments for the issuance of an approval) -Amending Article 9 of Law 604/1977 (Conveyance to third parties and transfer of animals’ habitat, veterinary offices, and veterinary clinics) -Amending Article 10 of Law 604/1997 (Administrative and scientific responsibility for the operation) -Amending Article 12 of Law 604/1977 (Operation controls - Impedi-ments)

Legal references http://www.et.gr/idocs-nph/search/pdfViewerForm.html?args=5C7QrtC22wFHp 31M9ESQXdtvSoClrL8zS83ZvoDVVR5MXD0LzQTLWPU9yLzB8V68knBzLCmTXKaO6fpVZ6Lx9hLslJUqeiQXIqwrD8C8OPWyw5EsGKSLDPAW8sxNE-LO5NpDpPt7TQ.

Law 2 4338 2015 131 Α

Description Operation of Veterinary Clinics from the Horse Racing Organization of Greece (ΟΔΙΕ) by way of derogation from Article 2 of Law 604/1977

Legal references http://www.et.gr/idocs-nph/search/pdfViewerForm.html?args=5C7QrtC22wE4q6ggiv8WTXdtvSoClrL8L0XCZRk17YV5MXD0LzQTLWPU9yLzB8V68knBzLCmTXKaO6fpVZ6Lx9hLslJUqeiQnxXP2ifwOQ6uT6fW9WaiOi5z498lJc2ztIop-JrTDMc.

Law 8-14 3955 2011 89 Α

Description Amending par.1 Article 4 of Law 604/1977 (License for the establishment)

Legal references http://www.et.gr/idocs-nph/search/pdfViewerForm.html?args=5C7QrtC22wFYAFdDx4L2G3dtvSoClrL8Vrx319JnW77tIl9LGdkF53UIxsx942CdyqxSQYNuqAGCF0IfB9HI6hq6ZkZV96FIj5WhdQRaOoiCDUgpceh98oAYIfX4GkwuOJdHAViYA9E.

Law 20, par. 14 3399 2005 255 Α

Description Amending par.1 Article 4 of Law 604/1977 (License for the establishment)

Legal references http://www.et.gr/idocs-nph/search/pdfViewerForm.html?args=5C7QrtC22wHrZvzjsKBkq3dtvSoClrL8M3utSzAwpFh5MXD0LzQTLWPU9yLzB8V68knBzLCmTXKaO6fpVZ6Lx9hLslJUqeiQEwBUJkfBEkITduARDmagG1A58Xivhqip8RD9cFbx0FE.

Law 14 3170 2003 191 Α

Description - Amending par.1 Article 4 of Law 604/1977 (License for the establishment) - Amending Article 6 of Law 604/1977 (License for the establishment) - Amending par.2 of Article 10 of Law 604/1977 (Administrative and scientific responsibility for the operation) - Amending par. 1 of Article 11 of Law 604/1977 (obligations for veterinarians)

Legal references http://www.et.gr/idocs-nph/search/pdfViewerForm.html?args=5C7QrtC22wFalhF2BrTT7HdtvSoClrL87eRSME-Rrlx5MXD0LzQTLWPU9yLzB8V68knBzLCmTXKaO6fpVZ6Lx9hLslJUqeiQyM4BhOoXQa7kUKJF14doql4aMpicBWnHFh51F1v056Q.

Law 604 1977 163 Α

Description Prerequisites, license for the establishment, license for the operation, administrative and scientific responsibility for veterinary clinics and habitats for animals.

Legal references http://www.et.gr/idocs-nph/search/pdfViewerForm.html?args=5C7QrtC22wHit7hKgnQ3o3dtvSoClrL8Tq6rbLkT5HR5MXD0LzQTLWPU9yLzB8V68knBzLCmTXKaO6fpVZ6Lx9hLslJUqeiQ94Pa4O1blGiVzudBs-9cruA Wz3jubRyYLStJ4Tt46c.

1 Submission of application and of required documents

Responsible for Implementation Other

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description Submission of application and of required documents for the approval for the operation of animal clinics to the Regional Directorate of Agricultural Economy and Veterinary Medicine (DAOK) or to a KEP-EKE.

Notes It is required physical presence for presenting the books mentioned in the relevant condition.

No No

14400 3600

2 On-site inspection

Responsible for Implementation Competent Directorate

Μethod of Implementation Inspection

Description An on-site inspection is conducted by a Commission of experts, to check whether the prerequisites regarding conditions of urban planning, area, sanitary conditions and the regulation of the building are met.

Notes In cases where the Legal Requirements are not met or cannot be proven from the submitted documents, the competent authority informs (in writing) the applicant that the veterinary practice cannot operate.

No No

2592000 86400

3 Issuance of certificate

Responsible for Implementation Competent Directorate

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description In cases where the Legal Requirements are met, then the regional DAOK: - Provides to the applicant the Certificate of Fulfilment of Legal Requirements - Updates the list with lawfully operating animal clinics in its area of responsibility - Notifies the above mentioned list to the Directorate for Animal Protection, Drugs and Veterinary Applications

No Yes

432000 86400

https://eugo.gov.gr/en/services/4a744395-c320-4705-b348-c055501fdc8f/ EUGO portal (information only)

Pets- animal clinics

http://www.minagric.gr/index.php/el/for-citizen-2/pets Pets- animal clinics

1 A land surveyor’s diagram including the floor plan of the installations and the plot at a scale of 1:50. Drawings / studies by an engineer / architect

A land surveyor’s diagram including the floor plan of the installations and the plot at a scale of 1:50.

Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

Submitted by: Legal entities, Persons

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 5768

2 Licence to practice a veterinarian profession by the GEOTEE. Work Permit

Licence to practice a veterinarian profession by the GEOTEE.

Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

Submitted by: Legal entities, Persons

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 9197

3 A descriptive report of the facility equipment. Drawings / studies by an engineer / architect

A descriptive report of the facility equipment.

Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

Submitted by: Legal entities, Persons

Notes: If there is a radiological machine, a certificate of suitability must be presented, issued by the Greek Atomic Energy Commission.

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 5768

4 The books mentioned in the relevant condition must be presented in order to be validated (i.e. inspection book) Tax certificates

The books mentioned in the relevant condition must be presented in order to be validated (i.e. inspection book)

Relevant link: https://www.gsis.gr/

Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

Submitted by: Legal entities, Persons

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 7140

5 Company statute and any amendments thereto, with the respective GG of publication or certificates of registration in the books of companies of the Court of First Instance of the registered office of the company. Legal documents from legal entities

Company statute and any amendments thereto, with the respective GG of publication or certificates of registration in the books of companies of the Court of First Instance of the registered office of the company.

Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

Submitted by: Legal entities

Document submitted under requirements: Yes

Document’s requirement: Company law

No 9338

6 Certificate of Corporate Changes issued for private limited liability companies, general partnerships and limited partnerships by the Court of First Instance of the companys headquarters and for the public limited companies by the Directorate of Development of the Region in which the company is based. Certification

Certificate of Corporate Changes issued for private limited liability companies, general partnerships and limited partnerships by the Court of First Instance of the companys headquarters and for the public limited companies by the Directorate of Development of the Region in which the company is based.

Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

Submitted by: Legal entities

Document submitted under requirements: Yes

Document’s requirement: Company law

No 8619

7 A certificate that the legal entity has not been declared bankrupt by the competent Court of First Instance. Certification

A certificate that the legal entity has not been declared bankrupt by the competent Court of First Instance.

Submission by: Ex officio (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

Notes: Sought ex officio in case it is issued by domestic authorities.

Document submitted under requirements: Yes

Document’s requirement: Company law

No 8619

8 Legal authorisation to submit the announcement on behalf of the legal entity. Legal documents from legal entities

Legal authorisation to submit the announcement on behalf of the legal entity.

Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

Submitted by: Legal entities

Document submitted under requirements: Yes

Document’s requirement: Company law

No 9338

9 A copy from the criminal records of the administrative and the scientific manager of the veterinary practice, as defined by Article 10 of Law 604 / 1977, as amended by Article 2 of Law 4711 / 2020. Criminal Record Copy for General Use

A copy from the criminal records of the administrative and the scientific manager of the veterinary practice, as defined by Article 10 of Law 604 / 1977, as amended by Article 2 of Law 4711 / 2020.

Relevant link: https://www.gov.gr/en/ipiresies/dikaiosune/poiniko-metroo/antigrapho-poinikou-metroou

Submission by: Ex officio (manual)

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 4750