The Veterinary Technician's
Code of Ethics

1. Veterinary technicians shall aid society and animals by providing
excellent care and services for animals.

2. Veterinary technicians shall prevent and relieve the suffering of
animals
with competence and compassion.

3. Veterinary technicians shall remain competent through commitment
to life-long learning.

4. Veterinary technicians shall promote public health by assisting with
the control of zoonotic diseases and educating the public about these
diseases.

5. Veterinary technicians shall collaborate with other members of the
veterinary medical profession in efforts to ensure quality health care
services for all animals.

6. Veterinary technicians shall protect confidential information
provided by clients, unless required by law or to protect public health.

7. Veterinary technicians shall assume accountability for individual
professional actions and judgments.

8. Veterinary technicians shall safeguard the public and the profession
against individuals deficient in professional competence or ethics.

9. Veterinary technicians shall assist with efforts to ensure conditions of
employment consistent with the excellent care for animals.

10. Veterinary technicians shall uphold the laws/regulations that apply
to the technician's  responsibilities as a member of the animal health
care team.

11. Veterinary technicians shall represent their credentials or identify
themselves with specialty organizations only if the designation has been
awarded or earned.


Ideals
In addition to adhering to the standards listed in the Code of Ethics,
veterinary technicians must also strive to attain a number of ideals.
Some of these are:

• Veterinary technicians shall strive to participate in defining,
upholding, and improving standards of professional practice,
legislation, and education.

• Veterinary technicians shall strive to contribute to the profession's
body of knowledge.

• Veterinary technicians shall strive to understand, support, and
promote the human-animal bond.
Ethics