Have You Herd? AABP PodCasts

Student Extern Liability, Safety and Risk Mitigation with the AVMA PLIT

August 12, 2020 AABP Episode 19
Have You Herd? AABP PodCasts
Student Extern Liability, Safety and Risk Mitigation with the AVMA PLIT
Show Notes

Dr. Linda Ellis from the AVMA Professional Liability Insurance Trust (PLIT) discusses the many types of insurance packages the AVMA PLIT offers as an AVMA member benefit. Hosting student externs is a valuable experience for both veterinarians and students. In this episode, we discuss safety precautions that students and veterinarians should take, evaluating your insurance types and amounts of coverage and the pros and cons of liability or release waivers. Learn what the difference is between professional liability and injury liability and how it affects your practice. Find resources from the AVMA PLIT at https://bit.ly/2XvAG9O. Visit the AABP externship site to post your externship (practice owners) or search for externship opportunities at https://bit.ly/2Xy2EBF. For resources from the AVMA PLIT on mitigating your risk from hosting volunteers, visit the AABP Membership Committee page and find the document at https://bit.ly/31khddj