Appointment, Qualifications, Compensation, Powers and Duties.
Section 191
SEC. 191. Appointment, Qualifications, Compensation, Powers and Duties.— (1) The city veterinarian shall be appointed by the mayor subject to civil service law, rules and regulations. (2) No person shall be appointed veterinarian unless he is a citizen of the Philippines, of good moral character, a licensed doctor of veterinary medicine and has experience in the practice of his profession for at least five years. (3) The city veterinarian shall receive such compensation, emoluments and allowances as may be determined by law or ordinance, (4) The city veterinarian shall: (a) Advise the city mayor on all matters and affairs pertaining to the inspection of animals to be slaughtered for human consumption, and regulation of slaughterhouses; (b) License and regulate the keeping of domestic animals; (c) Regulate and inspect poultry, milk and dairy products sold in public markets and grocery stores; (d) Enforce all laws and regulations for the prevention of cruelty to animals; (e) Take all necessary measures to prevent all forms of animal diseases; and (f) Exercise such other powers and perform such other duties and functions as may be prescribed by law or ordinance.