Every employer is at risk.
Theft by an employee, former employee, or stranger continues to be one of the most common causes of business insurance claims handled by the AVMA Professional Liability Insurance Trust. Veterinary clinics are usually affected by employee dishonesty in terms of stress, morale, and credibility. For example, veterinary clinics can be targeted as the source for controlled substances such as phenobarbital, diazepam, and anabolic steroids. Improper use of the pharmaceuticals can cause injury or death, and at the very least, embarrassment, to the clinic involved. Veterinarians should strictly adhere to the Drug Enforcement Administration's requirements for controlled substances.