M-8, r. 4 - Code of ethics of veterinary surgeons

Section 12 Disposition versions

2012-09-01

12. Unless he has just and reasonable grounds, a veterinary surgeon may not cease to act on behalf of a client. The following in particular constitute just and reasonable grounds:

(1)  loss of the client’s trust;

(2)  the fact that the veterinary surgeon is in a situation of conflict of interest or in a situation such that his professional independence could be questioned;

(3)  inducement by the client to perform illegal, unfair or fraudulent acts;

(4)  being misled by the client or the client’s failure to cooperate;

(5)  the client refusing to pay the veterinary surgeon’s fees; and

(6)  being unable to communicate with the client or to obtain from him the elements considered necessary to continue providing professional services.

O.C. 1149-93, s. 12; O.C. 364-2008, s. 11.