RESPECT
			
	
				Our teammates, industry partners, contractors and clients are our colleagues. It is the combination of our efforts that produces strong results. 
 
	- Professionalism is important to us, and this means that we treat every colleague with courtesy, empathy and compassion at all times. 
- Clear communication is a hallmark of our respect for each other. 
- Our colleagues’ ideas are critical to our goal of growing and elevating the veterinary profession. 
- We want to hear the opinions of others, and we promise to listen and not interrupt. 
- We commit to never insult, name call or disparage people or their ideas. 
- We treat all people equally, regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, size, age or country of origin. 
- We live by the platinum rule and treat others as they wish to be treated. 
- We recognize the power of a team.