Brandon Richard is a reporter for Denver7 in Denver, Colorado.
This fall, Colorado voters will decide a ballot measure that supporters say will help alleviate the state’s veterinarian shortage. But opponents say it will make things worse and put pets in danger.As a licensed veterinarian for 40 years, Colorado State Rep. Karen McCormick, D-Longmont, is a leading voice on animal-related issues at the state capitol.Now, she’s leading the charge against Proposition 129 , which voters will see on November’s ballot.
'By creating this VPA role in veterinary medicine, which does not exist right now, we hope that we can increase access to veterinary care and decrease cost of veterinary care so more animals can get the care that they need.'Colorado State University is working to create a program that would allow students to obtain a master’s degree to become a VPA to support veterinary teams. Under state law, however, VPAs are currently not allowed to work in veterinary clinics.
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