We disagree with Gov. Jared Polis. Not only is a Veterinary Professional Associate (VPA) not needed, but the proposed VPA puts the health and safety of Colorado’s pets and other animals at risk.
Proposition 129, addressing Colorado veterinarian shortage, has Colorado, national groups at odds Watch the video here.
For more than 40 years, I have committed my life to veterinary medicine, having served on the faculties of leading universities and practicing as an equine veterinarian across the country. Since receiving my doctorate in veterinary medicine from Colorado State University in 1978, I’ve seen the critical importance of rigorous education, extensive hands-on experience and […]
Now that Colorado voters have received their ballots, they may pause at Proposition 129 and wonder what it entails and how to vote. As Colorado shelter veterinarians, we stand united in our strong opposition to Proposition 129 and encourage Coloradans to vote ‘no.’ If passed, Prop. 129 will dangerously alter the quality of care your […]
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) — Prop 129 is on the ballot for the first time, though city council member Anna Stout tells WesternSlopeNow she and other organizations have been pushing for this for a few years. Legislation initially shot it down from 2022 to 2024, but a petition of roughly 200,000 signatures got it here […]
Veterinarians in Colorado are clashing over Proposition 129, a state ballot measure that would create a first-in-the-nation mid-level role between veterinarians and veterinary technicians. Why it matters: Colorado voters will have the final say on a contentious issue that industry experts can’t agree on. The big picture: If approved, the measure would change Colorado law […]
As a Colorado veterinarian, I urge you to vote no on Proposition 129. Keep Our Pets Safe is leading the campaign in opposition to Proposition 129. It is supported by groups including the Colorado Veterinary Medical Association, the American Veterinary Medical Association and the American Association of Veterinary State Boards. Keep Our Pets Safe said, […]
I am writing to request Colorado voters vote no on Proposition 129. As a veterinarian, I took an oath to use my knowledge and skills for the Click here to view the full article.
I’m writing this letter on behalf of Summit County veterinarians, including Christine Murphy, Vanessa Koehler, Denisa Court, Caroline Cervelli, Liz Hoaglund, Brittany Duellman, Mark Cowen, Danielle Jehn-Campbell, C. Michelle Gross, Libby Van Gundy, Luise Bruno and Alison McNeilly.
Who sees your pet at the veterinarian clinic could change in the future if voters approve Proposition 129 this fall. In response, Colorado’s licensed veterinarians and veterinarian technicians have come out against the measure, saying that it could lead to underqualified and inadequately trained individuals performing animal surgeries. “This isn’t going to have the outcomes […]