VOTE YES ON PROP. 129
Making High-Quality Veterinary Care More Accessible
The Problem:
Colorado is facing a severe shortage of veterinarians and animals are suffering.
The Solution:
Colorado voters can help increase access to veterinary care! By voting YES on Proposition 129 in November, you can support the creation of a new career—a Veterinary Professional Associate or “Veterinary PA.” These professionals will have a Master’s degree from an accredited veterinary school and will work under the supervision of a Colorado licensed veterinarian. Adding Veterinary PAs to the workforce will allow clinics to provide more affordable and accessible care.
Qualified – All licensed Vet PAs will receive comprehensive and robust training while earning a master’s degree.
Supervised – All licensed Vet PAs will work under the supervision of a licensed Colorado veterinarian.
Close to Home – More than 20% of Colorado counties have little to no access to veterinary care. By expanding the workforce, we can improve veterinary access in counties facing the biggest need.
Cost-Saving – Research shows that PAs in human medicine drive down costs while increasing capacity. Similarly, the cost to visit a Vet PA will be lower than the cost to see a veterinarian. Savings veterinarians can pass on to a pet owner.
Job Creating – This opens the veterinary field to more people who want to help Coloradans care for their pets.
Get Involved!
Colorado families love their pets, but many are having a hard time getting the care their pets need. This is because Colorado doesn’t have enough veterinarians, making it tough to find and afford care. Proposition 129 offers a solution by creating a career pathway for Veterinary PAs. Veterinary PAs will help expand the veterinary workforce, giving more pets the chance to see a highly-trained veterinary professional close to home.
You can make a difference for Colorado pets.
Join us and help increase access to veterinary care today!