Veterinary Ethics in Practice

Veterinary Ethics in Practice

An accessible introduction to veterinary ethics designed to help veterinary professionals understand and address ethical dilemmas encountered in daily practice. It explains key ethical concepts and terminology and uses practical examples and case studies to develop ethical reasoning and decision-making skills across companion animal, farm animal, equine, wildlife, zoo, and laboratory settings.

Key Features

• Introduction to veterinary ethics
• Ethical dilemmas in daily veterinary practice
• Ethical reasoning and decision-making
• Key ethical concepts and terminology
• Practical worked examples
• Case studies based on real-world dilemmas
• Companion animal ethics
• Farm animal and equine ethics
• Wildlife, zoo, and laboratory animal ethics
• Moral decision-making in veterinary practice
• Accessible guidance for non-specialist professionals
• Practical resource for veterinary students and practitioners