The Veterinarian's Oath was adopted by the
American Veterinary Medical Association
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) is an American not-for-profit association founded in 1863 that represents more than 105,000 veterinarians.
The AVMA provides information resources, continuing education opportunities, publicat ...
'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; , ACMV), founded in 1876, is a professional organization for veterinary professionals in Canada.
Activities
Publications
The CVMA publishes two scientific journals: the '' Canadian Journal ...
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 judgments to the practice of veterinary medicine. As a scholarly discipline, veterinary ethics encompasses its practical application in clinical settings as well as work on its ...
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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