Tag: legal

An employment contract is a written document that the employer and employee sign to define the terms of the employment relationship. It is important to understand the benefits and risks regarding the use of employment contracts, particularly given unique considerations in the State of California.

Title 16, California Code of Regulations, Section 2032.3 sets forth the minimum recordkeeping requirements that are enforced by the Veterinary Medical Board (VMB). Comprehensive medical records that go beyond the minimum standards are a key component of protecting practitioners from civil liability.

For years, the CVMA and this author have stressed the importance of maintaining medical records in compliance with Title 16, California Code of Regulations Section 2032.3. As always, you are encouraged to review this regulation and refresh your familiarity with its requirements. But there’s more!