As a scholarly discipline, veterinary ethics encompasses its practical application in clinical settings as well as work on its history, philosophy, theology, and sociology.
[11] The subject is very similar to that of human medical ethics, in that the study of the relationship between the doctor and the patient relates closely to that of the veterinary surgeon and animal owner.
Human medical ethics has driven changes in the law and, to a lesser degree, vice versa.
Cases involving challenges to professionalism and duty of care are largely dealt with via the veterinary governing bodies.
But we will know if you don’t self-regulate properly and then we will [hammer you with draconian rules and] regulate you, despite our lack of understanding.”[17] The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) regularly reviews and updates its principles of ethics.
Determining the best treatment plans and outcomes, while also communicating these to the clients to keep them understanding is the only way to practice veterinary medicine.
The COVID-19 pandemic (as mentioned above) has brought a significant number of new patients to hospitals all over the world, while schools are producing staff at a rate that cannot keep up with the animal population growth.
The large growth in an industry that is not staffed sufficiently has led many hospitals to overwork staff leading to burnout.
Statistics prove that from the beginning of the pandemic in January 2020 to the time when businesses began opening again, financial growth reached up to 11%.
Significant growth requires additional work, keeping up with patient flow, cleaning, and managing.