No matter what profession you go into, more than likely, the field will have a code of ethics that are followed. This is to ensure a level of professionalism and to keep the practice alive, reputable, and trusted.
In the veterinary field, it is very important to follow these code of ethics to ensure safety and to look out for the very best of the patients. According to the American Veterinary Association, there are 9 basic principles to follow. In summary, they are as follows:
I believe that most people know the basic idea of the principles of ethics followed by veterinarians. This stems from many people taking their pets to veterinarians and trusting that they will take the best care of their pets. Much like a human medical doctor, people put a lot of trust in the fact that the veterinarians will know what they are doing and are doing it for all of the right reasons.
Being in a profession where the service provided is mostly based on the care of others, it is very important that these ethics are upheld. The trust of vets should never diminish as they play such an important role in society. As a professional, it should always be the first priority to do right and to not partake in any business that is not beneficial to the field and society. Other veterinarians rely on others in the same field to follow these ethics as to not hurt their own reputation and career.
Sources:
" Principles of Veterinary Medical Ethics of the AVMA." Principles of Veterinary Medical Ethics of the AVMA. American Veterinary Medical Association, n.d. Web. 04 Apr. 2017.
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