WHAT’S AT STAKE?

Most hazardous drugs in veterinary medicine are used to treat animal illnesses such as cancer. The risk of exposure for veterinary health care workers is similar to that of human health care settings. Administration of medications to animals presents additional exposure opportunities for workers not encountered with human patients.

WHAT’S THE DANGER?

In the United States, an estimated 500,000 veterinary healthcare workers are potentially exposed to hazardous drugs or drug waste at their worksites. Many are women of reproductive age. These workers include veterinarians, technicians, kennel workers, cleaning and maintenance workers, and office staff. Veterinary workers may suffer exposure to hazardous […]