Law & Ethics

Despite the assurances of well-meaning practice owners, associate veterinarians may not be as protected as they think in the event of a lawsuit.

Priscilla Bowens, DVM, JD, MPH, answers legal questions at the Fetch dvm360® virtual veterinary conference.

Before you sign that shiny new contract, make sure you understand all of its provisions.

It’s no mystery that associate veterinarians, in an effort to figure out if their noncompete is enforceable, find themselves trying to solve, well, a mystery.

Both associations have urged lawmakers to classify veterinary practices as ‘essential’ because, they say, not doing so could negatively impact both animal welfare and the wellbeing of pet owners.

This time on The Dilemma Live, with Dr. Marc Rosenberg: A team member inadvertently gives a boarding dog regular kibble instead of the kosher food provided by the owners. How would you address this seemingly minor mishap with your clients?