Why Young Veterinarians Get Reported More Often: Understanding Complaints, Ethics, and Survival in Your First Years of Practice
Passing the Veterinary Licensure Examination is a milestone. The oath-taking feels like the finish line. In truth, it is the starting gate. During recent oath-taking ceremonies, the Ethics Council of PVMA shared an uncomfortable but important reality. A significant number of complaints filed involve veterinarians with newer PRC license numbers. Many are young practitioners, newly […]
The Truth About Emergency Fees: It Is Simply the Fee to Be Seen After Clinic Hours
Let’s remove the confusion. An emergency fee is not a treatment fee. It is not a procedure fee. It is not a guarantee that injections, IV lines, or medications will be given. An emergency fee exists for one reason only: 👉 To attend to a patient outside regular clinic hours. That’s it. What You Are […]
“Mukha Lang Pera?” : A Hard Truth About Compassion, Rescue Cases, and Veterinary Reality
“Mukha Lang Pera?” A Hard Truth About Compassion, Rescue Cases, and Veterinary Reality By Dr. Geoff Carullo, DVM, FPCCP, DPCVSCA A comment circulating online struck a nerve: “Ganyan sila ka mukhang pera at walang puso sa animal… Sana kaya nag-vet ang mga vet ay dahil may compassion sila lalo na sa rescue or biktima ng […]
When Facebook Groups Become the “Vet”: A Hard Conversation About Judgment, Access, and Responsibility
In almost every breed-specific Facebook group, the pattern is the same. A distressed pet owner posts photos of a sick dog. Symptoms are described. A plea for help follows. And then the comments explode. “Dalhin mo agad sa vet.” “Kung walang budget, huwag mag-alaga.” “Kasalanan mo yan.” “Maaawa ka ba kung namatay?” From the outside, […]
When Clinics Go Public: Is Naming Clients on Social Media Ethical? A Reality Check for Veterinarians
In recent years, social media has become a powerful tool for veterinary clinics. It helps educate pet owners, promote responsible care, and even advocate for animal welfare. But with that power comes responsibility. A growing and uncomfortable question is emerging in veterinary circles: Is it ethical for a veterinary clinic to publicly post the name, […]
Why Do Some Filipino Veterinarians Abroad Believe Clinic Owners in the Philippines Struggle Financially?
Many Filipino veterinarians working or living abroad carry the belief that clinic owners in the Philippines struggle financially, earn very little, or operate practices that are barely sustainable. It is a common narrative: “It’s better abroad,” or “There’s no real money in veterinary practice back home.” But is this belief still true today? Perception Versus […]