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Overview of Veterinary Client Issues Akisha R. N. McGee Animal Legal and Historical Center

This gives a somewhat detailed view of the relationship between a veterinarian and client.

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Veterinary Client Issues Akisha R. N. McGee

Brief Summary of Veterinary Client Issues
Akisha R. N. McGee (2006; updated 2011)

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Bailment and Veterinary Malpractice: Doctrinal Exclusivity, of Not? Katie J.L. Scott 55 Hastings L.J. 1009 (March, 2004)

This Note argues that treating bailment and veterinary malpractice as mutually exclusive is neither necessary nor desirable. In doing so, it first gives an overview of animals' status as property, the doctrine of bailment, and veterinary malpractice. Second, the seminal case discrediting bailment in favor of veterinary malpractice, Price v. Brown, [FN6] is discussed. Finally, this Note explores the reasons why bailment and veterinary malpractice should not be treated as mutually exclusive, and why pet owners should be able to recover for negligence by a veterinarian under the doctrine of bailment.

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Pet/Companion Animal Damages Angie Vega

Brief Summary of Pet/Companion Animal Damages
Angie Vega (2022)

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Detailed Discussion of Veterinarian Malpractice Angie Vega This article provides an overview of the history and current status of veterinary malpractice in the United States. It delves into the specifics of this cause of action, legal an nonlegal alternatives, and defenses. Article
Table of Veterinary Lien Laws Rebecca F. Wisch Animal Legal & Historical Center This comparative table explores veterinary and possessory lien laws. A lien is a right in property to secure payment on a debt. Since animals are considered the personal property of their owners, they can be the subject of liens. Many states have laws on liens for animal care. These range from boarding liens to veterinary liens. Topic Table
Brief Summary of Veterinary Malpractice Rebecca F. Wisch Animal Legal & Historical Center

This article provides an overview of the elements of a veterinary malpractice case, possible defenses to such an action, and issues related to professional licensing of veterinarians.

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Veterinary Malpractice Rebecca Wisch

Brief Summary of Veterinary Malpractice
Rebecca F. Wisch (2003; updated 2010)

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FAQ: Veterinary Malpractice Rebecca F. Wisch Animal Legal & Historical Center

This article provides a short reader-based FAQ on veterinary malpractice.

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Table of Veterinary Reporting Requirement and Immunity Laws Rebecca F. Wisch Animal Legal & Historical Center

This table lists the state laws and administrative regulations related to the reporting of animal cruelty by veterinarians. Some states have laws that require reporting by veterinary professionals, while other states make it a duty in their veterinary rules of professional responsibility.

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