Professional Liability Resources

Find resources to protect your career, meet your Trust Veterinarian, request a Certificate of Insurance, and browse our collection of professional liability resources, including an FAQ. Browse this page for resources specific to protecting your career — and if needed, filing a claim.

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Professional Liability Resources

Professional Liability Overview

We recognize the value of a comprehensive veterinary insurance program. Take a moment to read this overview and learn more about the coverage provided, the renewal policy, and what happens if you leave VIP.

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Professional Liability Frequently Asked Questions

Who is covered? Can I keep my individual coverage in addition to VIP's practice policy? Get these answers and more in this FAQ.

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Professional Liability Cancellation Form

As a member of Veterinary Innovative Partners, one of your benefits is that our organization automatically provides veterinary malpractice and license defense coverage for you through the AVMA PLIT sponsored program.

By completing this form, you authorize HUB International to cancel your individual policy, if any, and return any unearned premium to VIP. If you would like to continue to maintain your individual liability coverage at your own cost, please disregard this cancellation form.

Download the Cancellation Form

Professional Liability Webinar

Video presentation detailing the transition from individual Professional Liability coverage to group Professional Liability coverage. Includes examples and detailed information on the claims process and proper claim submission.

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Submit a Claim

Immediately upon notification of a claim or occurrence of an incident likely to give rise to a claim, download and complete this form and return to AVMAPLITclaims@zurichna.com.

Download the Claim Form and Send via Email

Meet Your Dedicated Trust Veterinarian

The AVMA Trust has a dedicated veterinarian resource for VIP, Dr. Cynthia MacKenzie, who is available to VIP employees for advice on potential malpractice scenarios. Dr. MacKenzie is a peer-to-peer resource and is available to collaborate on training opportunities such as webinars and other educational initiatives. Dr. MacKenzie reviews every actual malpractice claim that arises for VIP employees. Read on to learn more about Dr. MacKenzie.

Cynthia MacKenzie, DVM Trust Veterinarian Professional Liability Resource for VIP

Not surprisingly, Dr. MacKenzie’s journey to veterinarian started with her love of all animals. But it’s her devotion to horses that helps define her positive work. Prior to joining the AVMA Trust, she co-founded the Unwanted Horse Veterinary Relief campaign to provide vaccines to qualifying equine rescues.

As a Trust veterinarian, she’s a dedicated advocate to AVMA members during claims processes and is devoted to creating educational resources and presentations to further the profession. It’s that support that allows members to focus more on what Dr. MacKenzie believes is the best part of being a veterinarian: supporting the human-animal bond by helping improve the lives of animals and the people that love them.

Oh, and when you connect with Dr. MacKenzie, be sure to ask her for a photo of Delta, her “very spoiled and rotten” Border Collie-Labrador Retriever mix.

To discuss an incident with a dedicated AVMA Trust Veterinarian, please reach out by clicking on the email address: avmatrustvets@avmaplit.com

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