Board Complaints when Veterinarians Respond to Clients Online

Recently the North Carolina Veterinary Medical Board sent a memo to state veterinarians warning about Board complaints and disciplinary actions taken in response to veterinarians responding to client online posts and reviews. Vets were found at fault for ethics or professionalism violations due to an online spat. You may want to re-read that. This week hosts Dr. Ernie Ward and Beckie Mossor, RVT discuss the blurred lines between freedom of speech, the ability of a veterinary professional to defend themselves from online attacks, and the risk of being disciplined by their state veterinary medical Board. You may also want to re-read that. Viewfinders, this is a complicated and nuanced issue that we believe needs more public discussion. Much more, as you'll learn in this podcast! There are a LOT of issues intersecting here! Have you received reports or similar warnings from your state veterinary medical Board? Have you heard of colleagues reprimanded for defending themselves against online attacks? Please share your experiences!