The Vet Care Coalition is an expanding alliance that
includes animal welfare organizations, veterinarians and technicians, pet owners, ranchers and other experts with a common goal of finding innovative solutions
to Colorado’s veterinary workforce shortage.

Vet Care Coalition’s Positions on Current Legislation:

  We oppose the following initiative:

Colorado House Bill 25-1285

Proposition 129 was passed by voters in November 2024, establishing the position of Veterinary Professional Associate in Colorado. House Bill 25-1285 is a bill from the opponents of Proposition 129 that dismantles the voter-approved statute, making it harder for VPAs to practice in Colorado and limiting access to veterinary care for Colorado pet owners.

UPDATE: Working with our partners at Humane Colorado, the Animal Welfare Association of Colorado (AWAC) and Colorado State University, we passed major amendments to House Bill 25-1285 to ensure it no longer contradicted the will of the voters or limited the capacity of VPAs in a significant way.

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We support the following initiative:

Colorado Proposition 129: Veterinary PA Initiative

Proposition 129 will establish the Veterinary Professional Associate profession, which would allow people with a master’s degree in veterinary care to provide accessible veterinary care to pets while under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian.

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