| The Veterinary Oath
In his submission to the R.C.V.S. Ivan
A. Walton M.R.C.V.S., B.V.M&S. says, "We in the veterinary profession
are entrusted with the privilege of self-regulation. It is vital for the future that we show
the Public that we can be trusted to so do in an honest, impartial
and prompt manner. Otherwise the veterinary profession and
the RCVS will join the medical profession and the GMC in losing the
public's confidence.
My sole concerns in these matters are the aspects of Animal welfare
and professional integrity covered by my complaints.
It is worth at this
point reiterating the Declaration we all took on receiving
Membership.
'In as much as the
privilege of membership of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons is
about to be conferred upon me, I PROMISE AND SOLEMNLY DECLARE that I will abide in all due loyalty to the Royal College of
Veterinary Surgeons and will do all in my power to maintain and promote
its interests.
I PROMISE ABOVE ALL
that I will pursue the work of my profession with uprightness of conduct
and that my constant endeavour will be to ensure the welfare of animals
committed to my care."
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