National Implementation of Pet Diagnosis & Treatment Classification Management in 2026

On January 15, 2026, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs issued the Trial Measures for the Classification Management of Pet Diagnosis and Treatment Institutions, specifying that a three-level qualification certification system (Level 1, Level 2, Level 3) for pet diagnosis and treatment institutions will be implemented nationwide starting July 1. Level 3 institutions are required to be equipped with specialist veterinarians, independent operating rooms and imaging equipment, while Level 1 institutions are limited to providing basic services such as diagnosis and treatment, and vaccine inoculation. All institutions must access the National Veterinary Health Information Platform to realize the full-process traceability of medical records, prescriptions and medication use. This measure will resolve the chaos of improper medical reception in the industry and promote the professionalization and stratification of the pet medical sector.