As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
VETERINARY HOSPITAL
Any institution, place, or enclosure used for the harboring
or reception for care or treatment of two or more horses, dogs, cats,
or other animals.
No person shall manage, conduct, operate, or carry on the business
of a veterinary hospital without first having obtained a license therefor.
Any person desiring to conduct, carry on or operate a veterinary
hospital, as defined in this article, shall make a written application
to the City Clerk for a license to do so, which shall conform to the
general requirements of the City Code relating to applications for
licenses. Such application shall be filed with the City Clerk, who
shall thereupon transmit it to the Director of Public Health and Safety.
Upon receipt of the application referred to in §
17.72, the Director of Public Health and Safety shall cause such investigation to be made as in his judgment is necessary for the issuance of the license. If the Director of Public Health and Safety approves the application, and the applicant has paid the license fee required by the City Code, the City Clerk shall issue to the applicant the license required by this article.