Improving patient health should be the priority—regardless of the veterinary practice's profit status. An estimated 23 million pets live in poverty in America1 Millions more are in homes that struggle daily to make ends meet. These pets are much beloved and their owners want the best care possible for them, but for many pet owners, even basic veterinary services are out of reach. Nonprofit veterinary clinics have helped to make these services accessible, but recent attempts to close or restrict their activities raise serious ethical issues for the profession.
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