Law & Ethics

Though the situation was fictional, dvm360 reader suggests it could have and should have been handled differently.

Missouri official reaches out after receiving calls from practitioners questioning articles premise.

If you're thinking of retiring or selling your practice, Dr. Christopher Allen has some words of advice on making sure you set up your 'baby' to have a happy new life on its own.

This veterinary hospital owner says his 67-year-old associate is slowing down and needs to consider retiring. Is he out of line? Dr. Rosenberg weighs in.

Still wondering if CBD oil lives up to the hype, or if youll go to jail for recommending it? New research from Cornell backs the claims, and the federal government seems to be loosening the noose on veterinary recommendations.

Equine veterinary professionals learn a lot of safety protocols. But one real danger rarely gets addressed in practiceand that needs to change, these experts say.

Noncompete terms are the gifts that keep on giving well after you leave a veterinary practice. If youre hoping to get out of yours, heres a picture of how that could goas well as some words of advice.

Dr. Kelly Folses attorney maintains his clients innocence, says her gun was not the weapon used.

Daniel Joseph Sanetz, 46, works in the human resources department at the UF College of Veterinary Medicine.

New technology allows for connection with clients like never before, but what happens when a veterinary client vents her frustration online?

A new platform announced at WVC focuses on education and support for veterinarians' careers and well-being.

Imagine you decide to leave your veterinary practice and your coworker wants to follow. If you arent careful, you could end up in court.

An appearance before the state veterinary board brings up a larger issue: If a boards composition doesnt reflect the professionals it oversees, can it fairly pass judgment?

New bill would eradicate program, which offsets student debt through service in a public health position; veterinary lobbyists battle to maintain it.

Just like the transcontinental railroad transformed the American West, our profession is experiencing changes the likes of which it's never seen before.

If youre ever disciplined by your state veterinary board, dont make your nightmare worse by neglecting your licenses in other states.

Its easy to forget to be thoughtful in the noise of this debate.

This veterinary client longs to provide care for her pets, but her financial circumstances have taken a turn for the worse. What would your advice to her be?

A devoted pet owners behavior has changed. The veterinary team wonders if they should step inand how far they should take their concerns

Creating a working partnership with a generalist can open the door to a career path you may not have considered.

A city panel moved the measure one step closer to approval in October.

Pet hospital's charity has been actively helping to keep pets in Puerto Rico safe and healthy amid disasters.

New veterinary talent wants noncompete language that wont be unfairly burdensome. Employers want noncompete language that will hold up in court. Could a laddered noncompete serve both interests?

A new associate suggests some small upgrades for the good of the practice. Can he convince his bosses to go along with it?

Keeping pets pain and fear to a minimum is greatbut its not enough for a good quality of life. Animals need an environment in which they can thrive and be happy. And veterinarians are obligated to help make this happen.

Veterinary technician should not have harassed leasehold tenant, reader saysher termination was appropriate.

Despite efforts to repeal or replace, veterinarians still need to be aware of health insurance regulationsfor themselves and their employees.

While the First Amendment gives the freedom to protest, an at-will employment relationship means it's necessary to tread lightly.