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Being admitted to the profession of veterinary medicine,
I solemnly swear to use my scientific knowledge and skills for the
benefit of society through the protection of animal health, the relief
of animal suffering, the conservation of livestock resources, the
promotion of public health and the advancement of medical knowledge.
I will practice my profession conscientiously, with dignity, and in
keeping with the principles of veterinary medical ethics.
I accept as a lifelong obligation the continual improvement of my
professional knowledge and competence.
Adopted by the AVMA House of Delegates, July 1969
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