Anchel, M. 1976. Beyond adequate veterinary care. . Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association 168, 513-517.

The veterinarian, hired as he is by the institution and not by the animals, often will find himself in a delicate position. ... The veterinarian must have the courage - and it will require courage - to insist on standards that are absolute, and not relative to the pressures from within any institution [p. 513]. A pleasant environment can be provided by care which reflects the understanding, the concern, and the affection of the human attendants, and by constant vigilance to avoid distress as far as possible [p. 514]. .. The veterinarian in charge must like animals. A veterinarian interested only in the scientific aspect of animal care or whose concern is only how the animals can serve research, no matter how well-trained or how experienced he may be, is not likely to fulfill the requirements of 'adequate veterinary care' as it includes humane treatment [p. 515]. Emotional well-being, fostered by pleasant surroundings and sympathetic care, may reduce the degree of distress resulting from physical pain [p. 516].