Behold the turtle. He makes progress only when he sticks his neck out. — James Bryant Conant
Oath and Code of Ethics
The Veterinary Behavior Technician's Oath
I solemnly dedicate myself to serve animals and society strengthening the human-animal bond by educating the public about normal animal behavior and problem prevention.
I will commit myself to upholding the Veterinary Behavior Technicians Code of Ethics through example and education.
I accept my obligations to practice my profession conscientiously and with sensitivity to animal welfare. I shall remain competent in the application of scientifically based principles of animal behavior through a lifelong commitment to continuing education.
The Veterinary Behavior Technician's Code of Ethics
The Veterinary Behavior Technicians code of ethics is based on honor, dignity and a commitment to advanced knowledge in scientifically based animal behavior, which lies in a just and reasonable code of ethics.
Veterinary Behavior Technicians:
- Shall aid society and animals by improving the relationship between pets and their owners, thus strengthening the human-animal bond.
- Shall educate the public on normal animal behavior and humane and current training methods.
- Shall conduct themselves in a professional demeanor that reflects the high ethical standards of veterinary technicians.
- Shall assist in efforts to ensure that conditions and treatment of animals are ethical and just.
- Shall remain competent in the area of animal behavior through a lifelong commitment to advanced learning.
- Shall assume accountability for individual professional actions and judgments.
- Shall work in a partnership with other veterinary behavior organizations to ensure patients receive the highest quality of care available. When training and/or behavior modification are part of the treatment plan, only those methods accepted as appropriate by the ACVB shall be applied.
- Shall strive to uphold and improve standards in animal husbandry, legislation and education.
- Shall commit to developing and implementing public awareness programs for behavior problem prevention.
- Shall promote and assist clients in applying behavior modification as prescribed by a veterinarian.
- Shall protect animal welfare, prevent animal abuse and relieve the suffering of animals.
