Federal Veterinarians

Federal veterinarians working for agencies such as the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) — including Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) and Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) — as well as DHS, CDC, and the Department of Defense (DoD) play a vital role in protecting the nation’s food supply, public health, and animal and livestock health.

Due to their regulatory and enforcement responsibilities, federal veterinarians may face heightened scrutiny, including complaints, investigations, or allegations of professional misconduct, regulatory violations, or civil matters related to their official duties.

FEDS Protection professional liability insurance (PLI) provides peace of mind, responsive customer service, and legal defense. We're trusted by federal employees and endorsed by leading federal employee associations nationwide.

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“The risks facing federal employees are too great and the out-of-pocket costs for legal representation too high for federal employees to fail to protect themselves with FEDS Protection.”

Christopher J. Keeven, Partner, Shaw Bransford & Roth P.C.

“I encourage all federal employees to protect themselves and invest in a professional liability policy. It is a small price to pay in exchange for the protection and security it can provide you.”

David Schertler, Managing Partner, Schertler & Onorato, LLP

“FEDS Protection and the National Association of Federal Veterinarians have had a great and mutually beneficial relationship for a very long time. Like most insurance products, one hopes to never need to use it, but our members who did, found it an invaluable resource and an ideal supplement to what NAFV can do for its members. We strongly encourage our members to not just use our resources but to enroll in FEDS Protection to complete their umbrella of services when the worst happens. Remember that most agencies reimburse up to 50% of the cost, making it a great value as well.”

Dr. Joseph F. Annelli, DVM, MS | NAFV Executive Vice President

Our policy covers Federal Veterinarians for three areas of exposure: civil, administrative, and criminal

Federal Veterinarians are vulnerable to allegations from anyone, including:

Plant Workers or Management
Special Interest Groups
Industry
Elected Officials
Members of the Public
Coworkers and Agency Officials

Allegations can lead to serious and costly matters, such as:

OIG Investigations
OSC Investigations
State Veterinary Board Investigations
HR Investigations
Disciplinary Proceedings

If you are faced with these allegations and the resulting investigation, lawsuit, or even potential termination, will you be equipped with the tools you need to protect the career you’ve worked so hard to build?

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Key Coverage Areas

Federal Veterinarians may face civil, criminal, or administrative actions arising actions taken while rendering your professional service. Agency representation is not automatic, and in some cases, you may need to secure legal counsel on your own.

A professional liability insurance (PLI) policy from FEDS Protection helps protect Federal Veterinarians by providing:

Legal defense for allegations, investigations, or lawsuits related to actions taken while rendering your professional service.
Indemnity coverage for personal liability exposure while rendering your professional service.

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FEDS Protection is endorsed and recommended by the National Association of Federal Veterinarians (NAFV), the leading Federal Veterinarian association. Trusted nationwide, FEDS earns this support through its exceptional customer service, experienced legal defense network, and long-standing commitment to protecting federal veterinarians.

Federal managers and supervisors are eligible for up to 50% reimbursement of their professional liability insurance (PLI) premium as authorized by federal statute.

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