Access to veterinary care and, unfortunately, economic euthanasia, are problems we can no longer afford to ignore, shares Barry Kipperman, DVM, DACVIM. He notes that 30 years into his career, our profession has made significant technological advances, but negotiating with clients over the costs of patient care remains unchanged.
Source: Veterinary Medicine, June 8, 2017.
See collaborative survey results of 1,122 veterinarians in small animal practice regarding the frequency and degree to which the economic limitations of pet owners influence quality of veterinary care and professional satisfaction. Findings were published in a recent JAVMA.