Legal Responsibility of Veterinary Specialists: Current State and Prospects of Development of Legal Institute

Abstract

Veterinary specialists guard the health of not only the animal world, but also, by performing their work duties properly, make a significant contribution to human health, which, however, is not adequately reflected in the norms of law. The article examines and systematizes the existing measures of criminal, administrative and civil liability. Analogies are drawn with the norms applicable to healthcare workers. Legislative measures have been proposed that will contribute to the prevention of offenses in the activities of veterinary specialists, as well as the humane treatment of animals.
Despite the variety of existing sanctions against veterinary specialists, the legislator can pay attention to some proposed measures to prevent possible violations of the law and guarantee the principle of humane treatment of animals.