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.
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