Legal

Careful attention to compliance with the regulations concerning controlled substances is not only the law, but also an obligation to protect the public.

An interview allows you to demonstrate skills and abilities, as well as learn about the potential employer.

Hiring involves finding a competent and enthusiastic person who fits with the culture and goals of the business.

Obtaining informed consent can seem burdensome, but it ensures that we are meeting the needs of our clients.

Depending on the law in your state, a ‘good deed’ could be punished, or you could be exempt from any legal action.

At the 2017 AAEP Convention, Nina Mouledous, DVM, of the AVMA PLIT Trust, gave a comprehensive presentation on ways to minimize liability claims in a veterinary practice.

Ethical decisions happen every day, and they can lead to stress.

Manage your risks and exposure if you use compounded products in your veterinary practice.

The AAEP is bringing ethics to the forefront of discussions in equine veterinary practice.

Following basic standard-of-care principles not only protects you, but also protects horse owners in the event of an adverse event.

Veterinarians should establish whether the horse owner will be billed directly or whether responsibility lies with the farm manager or trainer who made the call. Failure to do so can be a recipe for disaster.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued nine warning letters to companies marketing unapproved animal drugs containing omeprazole.

Have you done your homework to discover what the tax consequences will be when you sell your prized asset--your veterinary business?