All animal shelters, kennels, catteries, hobby kennels, hobby catteries, pet shops, and grooming services must be licensed by the animal control authority. Licenses will be valid for one year from the date of application. Fees shall be assessed as provided by resolution of the council. There is no proration of the license fee. Renewal licenses shall retain the original expiration date whether renewed prior to, on, or after their respective renewal month. Any person(s) who engages in more than one of the services or maintains more than one of the types of facilities cited in this section shall pay license fees as provided by resolution of the council. Veterinarians shall obtain the required licenses for any service other than one which by law may be performed only by a veterinarian; provided, that no such license shall be required for his or her possession of animals solely for the purposes of veterinary care. (Ord. 1511 § 13, 1993).