The Veterinarian's Creed

To regard my profession as something more than a means of livelihood;
To value character more highly than reputation and truth above popularity;
To be merciful and humane, preventing needless suffering among dumb beasts;
To be faithful and zealous, preventing needless loss to those I am called on to serve;
To guide my conduct by sober judgment and my judgment by a never sleeping conscience;
To be modest and open-minded and thankful for every opportunity to increase my knowledge and my usefulness;
To be a coworker with my fellow practitioners by the mutual interchange of counsel and assistance;
To be true to myself, measuring my success by the value of the service I render rather than by the fee I receive.

R. R. Dykstra, Dean
College of Veterinary Medicine, Kansas State University
1918 - 1948