The Veterinary Council of Sri Lanka is established under the Veterinary Surgeons and Practitioners Act No:46 of 1956 regulates the practice of veterinary medicine and surgery in Sri Lanka. Only veterinary surgeons registered with the Sri Lanka Veterinary Council are legally authorized to engage in veterinary practice in Sri Lanka.
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VCSL Member Information Update Request
The Veterinary Council of Sri Lanka (VCSL) has issued a formal request for all registered veterinary surgeons to update their personal and professional details in the official Regi...
May 15, 2026
66 New Veterinarians Licensed to Practice in Sri Lanka
Sixty-six newly qualified veterinarians received their licenses to practice following the successful completion of a six‑month internship training program. The licensing ceremony w...
Aug 08, 2025
New Regulation on Professional Conduct of Veterinarians
The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation has, upon the recommendation of the Sri Lanka Veterinary Council (SLVC), issued new regulations under the Veterinary Sur...
Jan 15, 2026
Newly Elected Members to the Council for a Period of 4 years (2024-2028)
Following two members were elected to the council for a period of four years (2024-2028).
Dr. A.D.N. Chandrasiri
Dr. L.G.S. Lokugalappatti
As there were no other nominations...
Calling Nominations - Election of Two (02) Members to the Veterinary Council of Sri Lanka (2024-2027)
Election of Two (02) Members to the Veterinary Council of Sri Lanka (2024-2027)
Nominations are hereby called to fill Two (02) vacancies in the Sri Lanka Veterinary Council.
Nomi...
CODE OF CONDUCT FOR VETERINARY SURGEONS - UPDATED
Update vrsion of the Code of Conduct for registered Veterinary Surgeons in the Veterinary Council of Sri Lanka is available online and can be accessed HERE.
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