Veterinary Council of India (Standard of Professional Conduct, Etiquette and Code of Ethics, for Veterinary Practitioners) Regulations, 1992.

These Regulations are framed by the Veterinary Council of India pursuant to powers conferred by section 66 read with section 31 of Indian Veterinary Council Act, 1984 specifying standards of professional conduct, etiquette and code of ethics for veterinary practitioners.
The Regulations provide for general principles relating to the character and morals to be upheld by veterinarians, advertising, fees for professional service, rebates and gifts, patent and copyrights, adhering to laws of the country etc. A veterinarian shall not run an open shop for sale of medicine for dispensing prescriptions by doctors other than himself/herself. The Regulations lay down the duties of veterinarians to their clients and patients including circumstances under which service must be terminated, not committing an act of negligence and providing the accurate prognosis without exaggerating nor minimising the gravity of a patient's condition. The Regulations also lay down the duties of veterinarians to the profession, like upholding the honour of the profession and exposure of unethical conduct on the part of any member of the profession.
It provides the duty of practitioners in consultation and to the public. A veterinarian shall strive for the betterment of animal production through timely advice on scientific management involving economically viable and hygenic housing, adoption of scientific breeding schedule, disease prevention of routines, reproductive health monitoring, hygienic and systematic care and proper disposal of animal products and wastes. The Regulations also make provisions for disciplinary action for professional misconduct.