Virtually every custodian of a companion animal can relate a story about how a veterinarian provided quality care, cured a problem, even saved a life. In most of our experiences, we’ve found veterinarians to be capable, empathetic, and conscientious.
However, just as the media is replete with horror stories about negligent and intentional conduct by some members of most trades, professions, and callings—from plumbers to lawyers to priests—of particular distress to the custodians of companion animals are reports of harm done to them by veterinarians.