The Veterinarian's Oath was adopted by the
American Veterinary Medical Association
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), founded in 1863, is a not-for-profit association representing more than 99,500 veterinarians in the US.
The AVMA provides information resources, continuing education opportunities, publicati ...
's House of Delegates July 1969, and amended by the AVMA Executive Board, November 1999 and December 2010.
The Veterinarian Oath taken by Canadian veterinarians, established by the
Canadian Veterinary Medical Association
The Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) (french: Association canadienne des médecins vétérinaires, ACMV), founded in 1876, provides leadership on national veterinary issues, advocates for animal welfare, and works to encourage life ba ...
in 2004, has some minor deviations from that of the American Veterinary Medical Association. It reads as follows:
See also
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Veterinary ethics
Veterinary ethics is a system of moral principles that apply values and judgements to the practice of veterinary medicine. As a scholarly discipline, veterinary ethics encompasses its practical application in clinical settings as well as work on it ...
References
External links
* http://www.avma.org American Veterinary Medical Association
* http://www.rcvs.org.uk Royal College Veterinary Surgeons
* http://www.canadianveterinarians.net Canadian Veterinary Medical Association
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