The primary object of the veterinarlr plr,iession is to iender servjce to humanity by laciiitating better animal production, ensuring veterinary pubiic health as also caring for the sict animais and allevi- :rting their suffering; financial t'eward is ahvays a subordinate considcration. Whosoever chooses the .profession, assnmses the obligation to conduct oneself in accorrtance rvith the noble ideals of selviug the dumb und mute creatures.
The veterinarian shall be an upright person and shall be sincere and cliligent in caring for the sick and managing the Jreallhy arrirnals. He She shall be modest, sober, ancl prompt in discharging his her dutjes.
HeiShe shall conduct himself iherself with propliety in his]her profession aucl in all actions of hislher life.
-i. Standarcls of cheracter and morals.--'fhe veterniary plofr:ssion expects from its mernbels the highest level of iharacter and morals. Every veterinarian owes to the profession and the public a duty to achieve sucl-r e lerel, It shall be ircumbent on veterinarians to be temperatc.. in a1l nlatters of practice of the profession and to exercise clear and vigorous application of mind.