Poodle’s death after vet visit shows why Texas Vet Board needs revamp | Opinion
2:00 AM on Feb 7, 2023 CST
Ava’s death illustrates why Texas needs an efficient and responsive agency to oversee the standard of care provided by the 12,500 licensed veterinarians, veterinary technicians and equine dental providers in this state. But we’re concerned that a proposed solution by state officials could make matters worse.
Without addressing its problems, the board “will continue to struggle to meet its important mission of establishing and enforcing policies to ensure the best quality of veterinary services and equine dental care for the animals of Texas,” the staff report said.
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