Exploring Colorado’s Proposition 129 (2024): Insights from Mark Cushing on a New Role in Veterinary Medicine

In less than one week, Colorado voters will weigh in on Proposition 129, a proposal to amend the Colorado Revised Statutes to create a new professional designation within veterinary medicine. Known as the “Veterinary Professional Associate” (VPA), this new role would introduce a structured pathway for individuals with a master’s degree to contribute to veterinary care under the supervision of a licensed veterinaria