Head of Medical Law Practice
Specializes in medical, corporate, and migration law. Has extensive experience working with medical and pharmaceutical businesses, particularly in licensing, circulation of medicines, and comprehensive legal support of healthcare institutions, including corporate, tax, and employment matters, as well as market entry projects of foreign companies into Ukraine.
Case: Obtained a Veterinary Practice License for a Clinic in a Frontline Region
Service: Obtaining a veterinary practice license / veterinary clinic licensing
Client: owner of a veterinary clinic / veterinarian / veterinary business
Jurisdiction: Ukraine, taking into account the requirements of the State Service of Ukraine on Food Safety and Consumer Protection and the licensing conditions for veterinary practice
Project period: 2026 / transitional period after the cancellation of veterinary declarations on April 30, 2026
Client’s Situation: Operating a Veterinary Clinic Under a Declaration
After the de-occupation of Kherson in 2023, a local veterinarian opened a clinic to provide emergency and routine care for animals in a frontline region. At that time, the state allowed businesses to operate under a simplified procedure. The owner used Resolution No. 314 of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine and started operations by submitting a declaration for veterinary practice. In practice, the clinic became a key veterinary medicine center in the region, while the veterinarian became almost the only профиль specialist who remained working in the city.
Problem: Declarations Lost Their Validity from April 30, 2026
In 2026, the rules for medical and veterinary businesses changed significantly. According to legal requirements, from April 30, 2026, declarations for veterinary practice lost their legal validity.
The client faced strict conditions:
- Urgently complete full veterinary clinic licensing.
- Suspend operations (which would lead to the closure of the only veterinary clinic in the region).
- Operate illegally (which entails fines for operating without a license).
Wanting to operate strictly within the legal framework, the veterinarian contacted Prikhodko & Partners Law Firm to obtain all permits for the veterinary business on a turnkey basis.
Project Challenges and Objectives
The main challenge was the deadlines: the documents had to be prepared and submitted so that the clinic would not stop operating after April 30. The situation was complicated by wartime logistics, which required a remote audit of the material and technical base and documents of the veterinary clinic staff.
Actions of Prikhodko & Partners Law Firm: Step-by-Step Legalization
To ensure the successful obtaining of a veterinary license in Ukraine, our lawyers implemented a clear action algorithm:
- Inspection of the material and technical base (MTB): We thoroughly analyzed the clinic premises and equipment for compliance with the licensing conditions for veterinary practice.
- Personnel audit: We checked higher veterinary education diplomas and professional qualification certificates of the staff.
- Preparation of the document package: We prepared information on the condition of the MTB, applications, and supporting documents for submission to the State Service of Ukraine on Food Safety and Consumer Protection.
- Interaction with government authorities: We provided full legal support during the review of the application by the State Service of Ukraine on Food Safety and Consumer Protection, controlling every stage to accelerate the issuance of the veterinary license.
Result: The Clinic Operates Legally
Thanks to the professional approach of the Prikhodko & Partners team, the client received a perpetual veterinary medicine license on time, without delays or refusals.
What this provided for the business:
- The clinic is fully protected from fines and successfully passed the transition period after April 30, 2026.
- The veterinary business in Kherson continues to operate legally and save animals.
- The client preserved the business reputation and gained the opportunity to officially scale operations (purchase veterinary medicines, equipment, and expand staff).
Expert Comment from Prikhodko & Partners Law Firm
“The cancellation of declarations for veterinary practice from April 30, 2026 became a serious challenge for entrepreneurs. Many postponed veterinary licensing until the last moment. This case proves that even in difficult frontline conditions it is possible to switch to a fully legal framework quickly and smoothly. If you need assistance with obtaining a license from the State Service of Ukraine on Food Safety and Consumer Protection or are unsure whether your premises comply with the standards, the lawyers of Prikhodko & Partners are ready to handle the entire process on a turnkey basis.”
Need a Veterinary Clinic License?
Declarations for veterinary practice are no longer valid! If you need assistance with obtaining a veterinary license, auditing premises, or preparing documents — the team of Prikhodko & Partners is ready to support the entire process on a turnkey basis.
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