About us
The department of Veterinary Affairs, internationally addressed as Veterinary Services, is an executive department within the Ministry of Health, Environment and Nature. The organization is also designated as the Veterinary Authority of Curaçao.
Vision
To become THE most comprehensive veterinary authority with reference to food safety of products of animal origin, animal health and animal welfare by the year 2030.
Mission
Strive to enhance the implementation of international standards in the areas of food safety, animal health and welfare.
Goal
To translate OIE guidelines and obligations into legislation as an important foundation to safeguard and enhance human and animal health, food safety and animal welfare.
Divisions
Management
- Head of the Department, Chief Veterinary Officer
- Management Assistant
Animal Health and Welfare
- Head of Animal Health and Welfare Division, Veterinary Officer
- Head Veterinary Laboratory Analyst
- Animal Health Assistants
Food Safety
- Head of Food Safety Division, Veterinary Officer
- Official Assistants, Meat Inspectors
- General Support Staff
Facilitating Staff
- Administrative
- Technical
- Financial
- Security
Services
- Import certification and inspection for products of animal origin
- Live animal import certification and inspection
- Live animal export certification
- Meat inspection in slaughterhouses
- Certification of meat establishments and shops
- Animal disease control programs
- Livestock management and healthcare
- Laboratory services
