Managing liability risk with student externs and volunteers
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20228586Keywords:
student externs, volunteers, liability, insuranceAbstract
Providing practice and clinical experience and exposure for veterinary students and externs, and other students interested in a career in veterinary medicine, is a longstanding tradition in veterinary practice. This provides the much-needed opportunities for those wanting to become veterinarians or those currently in veterinary school. There will always be risks working with animals, including risks of a student or volunteer getting injured or making a mistake that leads to injury or loss of a patient. It is important to review best practices and insurance coverages before hosting students and volunteers to help protect the practice and students and provide a safe and productive experience for all involved.