Identification should include issues related to

use of anesthesia
use of euthanasia
handling of veterinary drugs
privacy of patient records
liability of veterinarians and clinics (e.g., in cases of animals biting clients in a clinic)
unregulated breeding
controversial procedures, such as tail docking, ear cropping, declawing, and debarking
evaluation of various sources for obtaining animals (e.g., humane societies, pet shops, backyard breeders, rescue groups)
issues involved in overpopulation, including feral colony management
vaccination requirements
local licensing
leash laws
provision of proper environment, diet, exercise, and grooming
provision of recommended health maintenance measures (e.g., required vaccinations, spay/neuter surgery, dental cleaning, deworming, external parasite prevention/treatment, routine blood work for geriatric animals)
provision of appropriate care to animals showing signs of injury or illness.

Process/Skill Questions:

What is the difference between legal and ethical?
Which agencies enforce local, state, and federal laws in this field?
How can a regular citizen help law enforcement agencies?
Why are vaccination requirements, local licensing, and leash laws important enough to become parts of public policy or law?
Why is the source for acquiring an animal an ethical issue?
When ear cropping and tail docking are done for purely "cosmetic" reasons, why do they become ethical issues? Why would pet owners choose to have these surgeries performed? How can veterinary health professionals make society aware of alternatives to these surgeries?
What professional ethical standards exist for those in the animal healthcare industry?