Law & Ethics
Will New York law change veterinary malpractice?
If this state law goes through, malpractice insurance for anyone caring for animals, including veterinary hospitals, could increase. Heres how it could happen as well as a look at a compromise that might hold off the drastic change.
Building better relationships with clients who are disabled
Providing excellent customer service for pet owners who have a disability demands flexibility, sensitivity, resourceful thinking and kindness from your entire veterinary team.
Keep your equine patient records airtight to avoid the examining board
From the physical exam down to questions asked by the client on social mediamanage your veterinary records to prevent (or worst case scenario: survive) examining board inquiries.
Pet owners seeking justice as class action lawsuits filed against Hills
The pet food recall announced by Hills on January 31 has left untold numbers of pet owners devastated and outraged, and many are now seeking justice.
Will your employee handbook come back to bite you?
A vaguely worded handbook may result in a tangle of litigation. Heres what you need to know before presenting one to your team members.
Veterinary student faces fraud charges; allegedly sold rescued horses for slaughter
Tuskegee student Fallon Blackwood indicted in Alabama and North Carolina; owners say she promised their horses a better life.
Farm bill signed into law; removes industrial hemp from Controlled Substance Act
Cannabis sativa L no longer defined as illegal substance as long as products derived from it contain less than 0.3% THC.
Discussing and prescribing marijuana-based substances with clients: An attorney's take
Dr. Christopher Allen gives legal advice for marijuana veterinary use and discussion
Opioids and the veterinary team
Do veterinary practices have a role in alleviating the national crisis? The feds say yes.
Mediation madness: Employment contract waivers explained
Why does my employment contract want me to waive my right to jury trial, and what does it mean?