A survey on opinions, perceptions and attitudes of Swedish veterinarians-the Swedish veterinary disciplinary board.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Veterinary disciplinary boards (VDBs) evaluate complaints from animal owners regarding the healthcare of animals. It is important that these boards safeguard the quality of veterinary care, but how veterinarians are affected psychosocially is also relevant. The aim of this study was to explore perceptions, attitudes and experiences among veterinarians concerning the Swedish VDB, taking account of respondent characteristics.

Materials and methods

A web-based questionnaire targeting veterinarians in current or former clinical practice was launched in 2024. There were 1,054 responses initiated and of these 819 were completed.

Results

Half of the respondents had had complaints filed against them, but only 1 in 10 had received a sanction. Few veterinarians lef

SUBMITTER: Egenvall A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12826070 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature