Animal Health Technicians in South Africa are legally recognised under the Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Act (Act 19 of 1982 as qualified professionals permitted to perform vaccination, including Rabies. The Rabies vaccination is not only a professional responsibility but also a legal requirement under South African law, while puppy vaccines are critical for preventing life-threatening diseases eary in life such as the deadly Parvovirus and Distemper Virus.