Podcast: When the Law & Morality Collide

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Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! Join Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, as they discuss pressing issues impacting the veterinary profession. A recent case involving a veterinarian intervening in a perceived neglect situation sparked a larger conversation about the moral and ethical dilemmas veterinarians face every day. Tune in for an exploration of the gray areas where compassion, professional duty, and the law intersect—asking tough questions about what it really means to “do the right thing” in veterinary medicine.

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Resources:

• https://apnews.com/article/veterinarian-charged-homeless-man-dog-fc66ca92499cc3bc90faf7abb3e7f2d0

• https://apnews.com/article/veterinarian-theft-homeless-dog-7d5fadb5fab879e5ef777539b1b5220d

• https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/veterinarian-found-guilty-stealing-dog-224850610.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAEJwjHQRSljgPhMAEl7DTITaMtG3Bgfp4YmxRrbqkGLMKIEOYxNrLqanYEG-BT-dj0wH5f5SBIjfCsWiSasNHWO2f285PTiLnV-rbzv2fgCviY1XdIY77tUZF2TO_cV23ezbSD6HJQ9AT_sSXbrGPXVslMZ-2KwJ5TvqPIGtSJjY

• https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/animal-health-and-welfare/animal-welfare/responding-to-suspected-animal-cruelty-maltreatment

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• podcast@instinct.vet

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The Team:

• Alyssa Watson, DVM - Host

• Beth Molleson, DVM - Host

• Alexis Ussery - Producer & Multimedia Specialist

Disclaimer: This podcast recording represents the opinions of Dr. Alyssa Watson and Dr. Beth Molleson. Content is presented for discussion purposes and should not be taken as medical advice. No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast.