To regard my profession as something more than a
means of livelihood;
To value character more highly than reputation and
truth above popularity;
To be merciful and humane, preventing needless
suffering among dumb beasts;
To be faithful and zealous, preventing needless
loss to those I am called on to serve;
To guide my conduct by sober judgment and my
judgment by a never sleeping conscience;
To be modest and open-minded and thankful for
every opportunity to increase my knowledge and my usefulness;
To be a coworker with my fellow practitioners by
the mutual interchange of counsel and assistance;
To be true to myself, measuring my success by the
value of the service I render rather than by the fee I receive.
R. R. Dykstra, Dean
College of Veterinary Medicine, Kansas State University
1918 - 1948
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