GVP-veterinarians shall:

1. Make public heath and animal welfare their first consideration in seeking to achieve the best protection of public health and to provide the most appropriate attention for animals committed to their care in whatever section of the veterinary profession they work
2. Ensure that all animals under their care are treated respectfully
3. Maintain and continue to develop their professional knowledge and skills
4. Foster and maintain a good relationship with their clients, earning their trust, respecting their views and protecting client confidentiality
5. Uphold the good reputation of the veterinary profession
6. Ensure the integrity of veterinary certification
7. Foster and endeavour to maintain good relationships with their professional colleagues
8. Familiarise themselves with and observe the relevant legislation and codes of conduct in relation to veterinary surgeons as individual members of the profession, employers, employees and business owners
9. Have a documented system in place to ensure they have an up-to-date version of the legislation applicable to them
10. Respond promptly, fully and courteously to complaints and criticism
11. Comply with all clauses of this Code and of the Schedules to it relevant to them