Law & Ethics
Veterinary employees across the nation head to court to face theft allegations
Accusations range from embezzlement to third-degree burglary.
Blog: After nine innings, debate over veterinary college accreditation is over
Four resolutions targeting COE defeated by AVMA House of Delegates.
4 things to know about the USDA's stricter regulation of veterinary biologics
Exemption allowing practitioners to prepare vaccines and other biologics is specified to clarify the relationship between the practitioner and the facility.
Deaths of two veterinarians bring tragedy to New Hampshire emergency veterinary hospital
Staff asks for privacy while dealing with murder of Dr. Jennifer Noll and the sudden death of Dr. Robyn Dolliver just days earlier.
What to do about ShotVet?
Many in the veterinary community are asking what can be done to stop the low-cost mobile veterinary vaccine service associated with Walgreens drug stores. The answer may be nothing.
Blog: COE needs to abandon ship on proposed new rules for veterinary faculty
Shift in focus from preparing graduates to publishing in academic journals is not in the professions interest. Plus its impossible.
Online safety: What you need to know
The time to think about cyberharassment is before it starts.
Lack of evidence prevents prosecution of alleged cat bow-kill
Kristen Lindsey, DVM, will not face criminal charges associated with Facebook post that outraged public, her colleagues.
6 reasons why the proposed Fairness to Pet Owners Act fails veterinary patients, practices
The legislation is a solution to a nonexistent problem, veterinary business consultant writes in an open letter to Congress.
Video chat app for pet owners draws concern from veterinarians
Telemedicine consultations may fall into legal gray zone; proponents argue theyre a lot better than the Internet.
What gives veterinary boards the right?
Understanding the power granted to veterinary boards may help you navigate interaction with them.
Drug bust: Should a veterinarian be guilty by association?
Practitioner jeopardizes license with court probation and state board investigation.
Dr. Pol accuses fellow veterinarian of libel
Eden Myers, DVM, who filed complaint with Michigan veterinary board, receives warning letter from reality stars lawyers.
Blog: Way to go, Connecticut! Veterinary tax proposal defeated
Veterinarians oppose efforts to expand state revenues on the backs of pet owners.
Purina launches 'I Stand Behind Beneful' campaign
Pet food company takes on consumer accusations, hopes veterinarians will get #AskYourVet trending.
Blog: Pope Francis needs a pet seriously
Comments reveal lack of understanding of the human-animal bond.
CSU veterinarians rehabilitate ailing African lion
Specialists treat Guero's broken neck and damaged teeth with steroids and dental surgery.
Blog: After 2.5 years studying pet meds market, FTC calls ... drumroll ... for more study
Report presents misguided conclusions but does not demand federal legislation mandating veterinary prescriptions.
Will pets' legal status change? One veterinary industry lawyer weighs in
Many consider pets family members; but what does it mean in the eyes of the law?
FDA proposes guidelines for veterinarians, pharmacies on compounding from bulk substances
Agency outlines circumstances for compounding although the practice is currently, technically, illegal.
Radiologist: Imaging of awake patients is a matter of ethics
Emergencies, heart failure cases, airway disease patients can all benefit from CT without anesthesia, expert says.
Watch out for emotional danger signals in your veterinary colleagues
Learn these signs and take care of one another in the clinic
Idaho VMA, humane society agree on means testing for nonprofit veterinary clients
Groups cooperate to reach deal that forestalls legislative showdown.
Blog: Connecticut legislature launches veterinary sales tax effort
Veterinarians', pet owners' input needed before June 3 session close date.
Three veterinarians head to nation's capital for AVMA fellowship
Trio will lend expert advice to legislative issues involving animal health and welfare.
Blue Buffalo admits its pet food contained byproducts
Nestl Purina has legally locked horns with competitor over alleged false claims and false advertising.
Fervor over 'feral' cat bow killing still hot
Young veterinarians boast on Facebook could result in felony indictment.
Blog: A peek at veterinary education and a political update
Cushing visits five veterinary schools and notes a current quiet on the legislative front.
3 reasons to start your exit plan today
This author is sick of hearing, I want to sell my practice ASAPjust like youre sick of hearing, I knew I should have brought Max in sooner.
The burden of care: A dvm360 Leadership Challenge
Confronting some of the veterinary profession's deepest issues: depression, compassion fatigue, burnoutand a high suicide risk.