Beyond legal and liability reasons, establishing a veterinary-client-patient relationship needs to start with an in-person visit, says the AVMA. On-site visits help ensure all senses get engaged.
Source: AVMA@Work, May 16, 2018. Link. The AVMA Telehealth Resource Center is your go-to information source, with basic definitions and frequently asked questions, practical steps to implement telemedicine in your practice, an overview of service models, a checklist to evaluate potential service providers, and more.