Notice to all veterinary professionals
Adjustment of Annual Professional Subscription Fees, 2027–2029
Subscription fees for 2027, 2028 and 2029 will carry members’ approved contributions towards the redevelopment of VAZ House — a project financed entirely from within the profession, without borrowing.
Lusaka, Zambia • 10th August 2026 • Effective 1st January 2027
This notice is issued by the Veterinary Council of Zambia (VCZ), Office of the Registrar, and is published here for the information of members of the Veterinary Association of Zambia.
The Veterinary Council of Zambia wishes to inform all Veterinary Surgeons and Veterinary Para-professionals that annual professional subscription fees will be adjusted upwards for the years 2027, 2028 and 2029, to incorporate members’ approved contributions towards the redevelopment of the Veterinary Association of Zambia (VAZ) House on Obama Road, Lusaka.
The Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) of the Veterinary Association of Zambia, held on 29th July 2026, resolved to redevelop the VAZ House property into a modern multi-purpose double-storey building comprising office accommodation and commercial lettable space. The investment is intended to strengthen the Association’s institutional capacity and to create a sustainable source of income for its long-term financial independence.
What the Extraordinary General Meeting resolved
- Resolution 1 — Estimated cost of the development. The membership approved the redevelopment at an estimated cost of One Million, Seven Hundred and Fifty-Three Thousand, Three Hundred and Sixty-Two Kwacha (ZMW 1,753,362), as provided for in the Bill of Quantities. The amount is exclusive of Value Added Tax (VAT) and includes a 10% contingency to provide for inflation and anticipated membership growth.
- Resolution 2 — Internal financing over three years. The redevelopment will be financed internally by members, without borrowing, with the required contributions spread over a three-year implementation period from 2027 to 2029. This avoids the financial burden and the risks associated with external borrowing.
- Resolution 3 — Cost-sharing between membership categories. A 60:40 cost-sharing ratio was approved. Veterinary Surgeons will collectively contribute 60% of the total project cost, and Veterinary Para-professionals 40%.
- Resolution 4 — Recovery through annual subscriptions. Contributions will not be collected as a separate project levy. The approved contribution is instead integrated into the annual professional subscription fee and spread across the three-year implementation period, making it more manageable for members and providing a predictable financing mechanism for the development.
What each member contributes
Applying the 60:40 ratio to the approved project cost, against an estimated membership of 443 Veterinary Surgeons and 1,783 Veterinary Para-professionals, gives the following contributions:
| Veterinary Surgeons | Veterinary Para-professionals | |
|---|---|---|
| Share of total project cost | 60% | 40% |
| Amount to be raised (ZMW) | 1,052,017.20 | 701,344.80 |
| Estimated registered membership | 443 | 1,783 |
| Contribution per member over three years (ZMW) | 2,374.76 | 393.35 |
| Built into each annual subscription, 2027–2029 (ZMW) | 791.59 | 131.12 |
These figures assume that the membership numbers and the project cost remain unchanged over the implementation period.
Non-Zambian professionals with permanent residence in Zambia
Following the Council Meeting held on 23rd July 2026, and the consideration of the submission from the Lusaka 2025 VAZ Annual General Meeting, the Council resolved that non-Zambian veterinary professionals holding permanent residence in Zambia will pay 50% of the non-Zambian professional fee, with effect from 2027. This is reflected in the third amount column of the schedule below.
Approved fee schedule, effective 1st January 2027
The following annual professional registration and practising certificate fees were approved on 29th July 2026 and take effect on 1st January 2027. All amounts are in Zambian Kwacha (ZMW).
1. Annual registration and practising certificate
| Category of professional registration | Zambian | Non-Zambian | Non-Zambian with permanent residence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate holders — Veterinary Para-professionals | 731.12 | 3,131.12 | 1,631.12 |
| Diploma holders — Veterinary Para-professionals | 911.12 | 4,631.12 | 2,381.12 |
| Degree holders — Veterinary Para-professionals | 1,091.12 | 8,631.12 | 4,381.12 |
| Degree holders — Veterinary Surgeons | 2,831.59 | 16,291.59 | 8,541.59 |
| Category of professional registration | Zambian | Non-Zambian | Non-Zambian with permanent residence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree holders — Veterinary Para-professionals | — | 13,631.12 | 6,881.12 |
| Degree holders — Veterinary Surgeons | — | 22,291.59 | 11,541.59 |
| Category of professional registration | Zambian | Non-Zambian |
|---|---|---|
| Specialist registration — Veterinary Para-professional | 2,000.00 | 6,500.00 |
| Specialist registration — Veterinary Surgeon | 3,500.00 | 16,500.00 |
| Retired professionals — Veterinary Para-professionals | 500.00 | — |
| Retired professionals — Veterinary Surgeons | 1,000.00 | — |
| Service | Zambian | Non-Zambian |
|---|---|---|
| Application for a duplicate certificate | 1,200.00 | 10,000.00 |
| Application for a duplicate card | 1,500.00 | 4,650.00 |
| Certificate or Letter of Good Standing | 700.00 | 1,500.00 |
| Restoration of name on the register | 2,700.00 | 9,900.00 |
3. Competence and professional licensure examination
| Item | Zambian | Non-Zambian |
|---|---|---|
| Administration fee | 675.00 | 2,500.00 |
| Veterinary Surgeons | 2,800.00 | 49,500.00 |
| Veterinary Para-professionals | 1,500.00 | 33,500.00 |
4. Special fees — fresh graduates and students
| Category | Amount (ZMW) |
|---|---|
| Certificate holder — Veterinary Para-professional | 150.00 |
| Diploma holder — Veterinary Para-professional | 250.00 |
| Degree holder — Veterinary Para-professional | 350.00 |
| Degree holder — Veterinary Surgeon | 650.00 |
| Student registration | 60.00 |
Notes to the schedule
1. All amounts are in Zambian Kwacha (ZMW). Registration and practising certificate fees are payable annually.
2. The fees shown for provisional, temporary, limited-period and full registration incorporate the approved VAZ House contribution of ZMW 791.59 for each Veterinary Surgeon and ZMW 131.12 for each Veterinary Para-professional, in each of the years 2027, 2028 and 2029.
3. The permanent-residence rate is computed as 50% of the corresponding non-Zambian registration fee, with the VAZ House contribution then added in full.
4. A dash (—) indicates that no fee has been prescribed for that category in the approved schedule. Members who consider that such a category applies to them should confirm the applicable fee with the Office of the Registrar before making payment.
5. This schedule was approved on 29th July 2026 and takes effect on 1st January 2027.
— ENDS —
Issued byThe Office of the Registrar, Veterinary Council of Zambia (established by Act No. 45 of 2010).
EnquiriesKwacha House, 1st Floor, Room 25, Cairo Road, P.O. Box 32117, Lusaka, Zambia • registrarvcz@gmail.com • +260 955 554 954