Media Consent

I understand that I may be photographed and/or audio/video recorded during an LVMA event. By registering for an LVMA event, I hereby give and grant to LVMA the irrevocable right, permission, and license to take photos and/or audio/video record me at this event and publish, reproduce, and otherwise use the photos and audio/video recording in all forms and media for educational, trade, web, advertising, and all other lawful purposes without compensation. I realize and discharge LVMA from all forms of claims and liability related to my photo and audio/video recording. I agree that the photos and audio/video recording shall be the sole property of LVMA and I grant, assign and transfer to LVMA all necessary rights to that effect.

Code of Conduct

Doctors of veterinary medicine are medical professionals who have earned advanced academic degrees from universities or similar educational institutions. Veterinarians practice veterinary medicine in a variety of situations and circumstances. Exemplary professional conduct upholds the dignity of the veterinary profession and earns respect and trust from clients and the public. All veterinarians are expected to adhere to a set of foundational principles that guide progressive code of ethical conduct collectively known as the Principles of Veterinary Medical Ethics (PVME).

Ethical decision making involves balancing competing interests in a specific situation. The PVME should be used in this context and interpreted in its entirety rather than selectively applying a single section. The PVME is intended to provide ethical guidance for all veterinarians. Ethical dilemmas specific to subgroups within the profession may not be covered in this document and may require referencing Codes of Conduct specific to those groups.

The PVME comprises the Principles, the Code of Conduct, and Definitions.

LVMA adopts the AVMA PVME as the Professional Code of Conduct for LVMA members, Board members, and meeting attendees. The policy can be found here.