Law & Ethics

Sharing is caringexcept when it isnt. Does a veterinarian own his own tips and tricks?

The VMLRP's misplaced priorities don't address glaring shortages.

Pet food manufacturer denies wrongdoing but says it wants to avoid further litigation.

A recently publicized client horror story keeps care, revenue and oversight regarding the procedure in the spotlight.

When pet owners fail to exercise personal responsibility, they bear the resulting ethical burdennot the doctors who advise them.

These younger veterinarians are tired of the low pay, lack of balance andlast but certainly not leastdemands to compromise their ethics.

Dr. Ron Hines veterinary advice will remain outside the protection of the First Amendmentbut talk of telemedicine isnt going away.

Patient health should be the priorityregardless of practices profit status.

First step? Dont panic. When a veterinary investigator comes calling, keep your emotions in check and lawyer up.

We know: Parasite control talks can be boring. But this veterinary parasite expert resolved a familys flea nightmare by not ducking the issue.

A few things are certain: Death, taxesand the countless ways a practice sale can be brought to a screeching halt.

The role of journalists when Im the last person you want to talk to.

As these business gurus follow us to dvm360.com, a few of them offer a parting piece of advice in the magazine for you.

Prioritizing standard of care doesnt mean a practitioner can never compromise.

Tougher standards can improve the legal professions well-deserved reputation.

Dr. Lonnie King will serve as vice chair, says council is 'poised to make some important progress.'

In an ideal world, new veterinary school graduates with $160,000 in student debt would make that as an annual salary. This is not an ideal world. Here are some things for practice owners and managers to try in our real world.

UGH. We asked associates what folks have said to them, and were sorry to hear that clients and colleagues still say this stuff in 2015.

Despite lack of criminal indictment, TBVME charges veterinarian accused of killing cat with a bow and arrow with animal cruelty.

I just dont let clients' socioeconomic status influence my first and best recommendations.

Templates make the business paperwork easy, but the catch is knowing where to look for problems.

A veterinary practice owner oversteps his expertise and strains a work relationship.

Not-for-profit practice in Missouri neuters cats for $20, serves approximately 100,000 animals per year.

Massachusetts veterinarian aims to elevate awareness of animal harm.

Disagreement over biting dog's aggression led to expulsion.

Final ruling to be determined in October.

The session shared facts, studies and attendee's personal experiences regarding the feminization of the profession.

A CVC forum hosted by dvm360 and WVLDI tackles issues confronting women in the profession.