Law & Ethics

The proposal would strengthen anti-soring regulations and bring them in line with existing U.S. Equestrian Federation standards.

Kristen Lindsey, DVM, will also complete continuing education and community service if Texas board accepts judges' proposal.

Association counters claims in post asserting that the AVMA isn't serious about discrimination against women.

This 2016 dvm360/VHMA Practice Manager of the Year entrant turned suspicion into an investigation, an investigation into an arrest, and an arrest into a happier practice.

A reader says she was brushed aside when she brought a guilty verdict of discrimination to the association's attention.

Statements indicating that pet food can extend dogs' lives are false, unproved, agency rules.

If we're all watching for drug abuse and drug diversion in the veterinary practice, what happens to the associate or team member whose boss is the offender?

Federal committee advises continued recognition; controversy delays federal approval for more than three years.

According to a study by NC State, your veterinary clients' beliefs in an afterlife for their pets could shape how well you interact with them in your practice.

USDA issues penalties for events that led to the deaths of 15 voles, among other violations.

Administrative law judges overseeing the case find Kristen Lindsey failed to show good cause.

Is it the practice owner's job to put a stop to insulting client behavior directed toward his team?

Mirroring legislation in Hawaii and New York, this New Jersey bill would make declaw procedures a crime under animal cruelty law.

"Veterinarians do not need to be worrying about personal issues in people's homes," says one Facebook user in response to the latest ethical dilemma from Marc Rosenberg, VMD.

Overturns disciplinary action ordered by state regulatory board in relation to negligence, incompetence findings.

Judges comments meant to explain why the state of Oregon is hard on animal abusers, not change longheld precedent.

Judge: Couple eligible to seek $67,000 in dachshund's treatment costs after kennel administered wrong medication.

Moves to strike Texas board experts testimony based on VIN comments, alleges witness was not impartial.

House Bill 60 strengthens state's laws on companion animal abuse

Whether its suicidal thoughts or drug addiction haunting our colleagues, are we doing enough to protect them from themselves ... and offering them the resources to get the help they need?

Department of Labor sets salary threshold for overtime pay at $47,476.

Incident opens discussion on academic misconduct in the digital age and the increasingly blurred lines between cheating and collaboration.

Veterinary practice managers are fundamental, and so is their compensation.

Court rules unique human-animal bond is beyond legal measure, but pet owners may recover costs of medical care and fair market value.

CVC speaker urges veterinarians to think twice before judging clients who request it.

When it comes to veterinary compensation contracts, associates need a 360-degree view before signing on the dotted line.

Administrative hearing for Kristen Lindsey to help determine if license will be revoked.

Colorado State professor honored for work with animals, including pioneering change in views of pain.