Vets – Professional Negligence

A vet should always take reasonable care in using their professional skills to treat patients. Even though their patients are animals they should be treated humanely, with respect and with welfare as the primary consideration. Fortunately the vast majority of vets are both caring and careful. However sadly on very rare occasions, vets do make negligent mistakes – which can result in the tragic loss of a loved pet or valuable livestock.

A professional negligence claim involving a negligent vet will often occur where the patient animal has suffered unnecessary harm or has died due to a breach of this duty of care.

Specialist advice is nearly always needed in cases such as this and experienced professional negligence lawyers will use their knowledge to help you establish a case against a negligent vet and let you know your chances of success.

Please note - currently we are unable to take on professional negligence cases against vets. This does not however affect our ability to help you with professional negligence claims against any other professionals