Veterinarians are established public health professionals, committing to promote public
health when they take their veterinary oath. The issue of climate change and its impact on …

Studies in human medicine indicate that between 22,000 and 400,000 people die every
year as a direct result of medical errors. In veterinary medicine, 42% of human-caused …

Introduction Although many owners are satisfied by dog ownership, large numbers of dogs
are relinquished annually, with an estimated 130,000 dogs cared for each year by rescue …

The world is losing wildlife species at an unprecedented rate. Habitat destruction,
overexploitation, and pollution are the leading causes of biodiversity decline. As a threat …

Background A core principle of antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) in veterinary settings is the
need for engagement of all stakeholders; however, no studies have addressed the role of …

This perspective explores six key assumptions of a competency-based approach to medical-
sciences education, as they relate to veterinary medical education. Those assumptions …

The provision of veterinary services is essential to deliver animal health and welfare
outcomes, but over the last several decades demand for veterinary services in animal …

OBJECTIVE To determine the impact of a free One Health clinic with human and veterinary
services on the veterinary-client relationship for underserved pet owners. A secondary aim …

Climate change has made disasters, and their associated health risks, more frequent and
severe. Despite these growing risks, a substantial proportion of adults in the US do not have …

As human beings are imperfect, medical errors in veterinary practice are inevitable. This
chapter discusses the different types of events related to patient safety, the frequency, most …