Law & Ethics
Malpractice: Are you covered?
Despite the assurances of well-meaning practice owners, associate veterinarians may not be as protected as they think in the event of a lawsuit.
The VCPR: Veterinary law Q&A
Priscilla Bowens, DVM, JD, MPH, answers legal questions at the Fetch dvm360® virtual veterinary conference.
Understanding damages in veterinary employment contracts
Before you sign that shiny new contract, make sure you understand all of its provisions.
Understanding the limits of your noncompete agreement
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.
AVMA, WSAVA: veterinary practices are ‘essential businesses’
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.
Street medicine in action: Providing veterinary care for San Diego's homeless
My experience with the Street Dog Coalition during the Fetch dvm360 conference provided insight, experience and ideas for my own community when it comes to caring for pets with no roof over their head.
Production-based pay: Devils in the details
Here's what to think through before you sign your employment contract as a veterinary associateconsider the things that could go wrong or negatively affect your production.
President Trump signs PACT Act into law
Performing acts of animal cruelty is now a federal felony.
Practice tip: Ask local agencies for crime safety help
Make sure your veterinary practices safety protocol is up to date by implementing one or both of these strategies.
Make sure your veterinary employee handbook is up to par
Associate consultant Brandon Hess provides insight on how to create a legally sound employee handbook.