It shall be the duty of the Ethics and Proffesional Conduct Committee to investigate reported violations of the Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct of the Association, to attempt mediation, and to hold informal hearing when necessary with members concerning reported violations. Standards of conduct shall be as determined in the Principles of Veterinary Medical Ethics as published by the American Veterinary Medical Association and the California Veterinary Medical Association. This committee shall participate in the Peer Review Process of the California Veterinary Medical Association.
If, in the opinion of the Ethics and Professional Conduct Committee, a minor violation of the Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct has been committed, it is the duty of the committee to admonish or censure the member.
If, in the opinion of the Ethics and Professional Conduct Committee, a major violation of the Code of Ethics an Professional Conduct has been committed, it is the duty of the committee to recommend to the Executive Board that a formal hearing be held as provided for in the Rules of Disciplinary Procedures of the California Veterinary Medical Association.
If interested in participating in this committee, contact kristi@svvma.com