The following case studies and reflections were published in past editions of Vetboard Victoria's newsletter. They are based on complaints about an individual set of circumstances at a particular time and provide an opportunity for general reflection. As veterinary knowledge and professional and community standards and expectations change over time, readers should not assume that the Vet Board would make the same decision when presented with a similar complaint. Readers are also referred to the Vet Board's current Guidelines for appropriate standards of veterinary practice and veterinary facilities:

1. Managing the expectations of animal owners in relation to dental procedures - November 2022
2. Case studies on the unexpected death of animals - December 2021
3. Veterinary medical records requirements - April 2021
4. Case studies on snakebite envenomation - October 2019
5. Reflections on case handover - June 2019
6. Addressing client expectations with good communications - March 2019
7. Case study on anaesthetic monitoring - December 2018
8. Case studies on management of multiple animal births - September 2018
9. Case studies on providing care options and reducing risks to animal wellbeing  - March 2018
10. Case study on error in prescribing medication - December 2017
11. Case study on providing veterinary care to injured wildlife - September 2017
12. Case study on incitement to unprofessional conduct - December 2016
13. Case study on meeting an agreement to provide veterinary services - August 2016
14. Case study on the importance of providing timely treatment - May 2016
15. Case study on providing veterinary care in an emergency situation - November 2015
16. Case study on meeting the requirements for a veterinary certificate - July 2015
17. Case study on unanticipated death of animal after sedation - March 2015
18. Case study on providing information about administering veterinary medicines - December 2014
19. Case studies on the importance of providing care options in obtaining informed consent - September 2014
20. Case study on providing x-rays to animal owner, professional peers and Board - June 2014
21. Case study on providing animal owner with treatment options initially - December 2013
22. Case study on providing aftercare information and following up treatment - July 2013
23. Case study on clinical management, communication and failure to refer  - February 2013
24. Case study on communication and clinical management - December 2012
25. Case study on veterinary medical records when a client declines a treatment plan - May 2012
26. Case study on ownership and communication re clinical management - October 2011
27. Case studies on the clinical management of dogs who died under veterinary care - September 2011

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