Currently, where business and management topics are included in the veterinary curriculum, they tend to be incorporated under the banner of ‘Professional Studies’, a strand of education running though most veterinary degrees, which, as its label suggests, covers the professional behaviour aspects of veterinary medicine. This strand typically includes the non-clinical skills and abilities associated with working as a veterinary professional, thus, communications, legal and ethical considerations, insurance, veterinary certification and compliance issues, all form part of this element of the programme. With particular regard to business and management, a range of topics are taught, including enterprising skills and abilities.
