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Policy & Action

Three Regulatory Fronts Quietly Reshaping Veterinary Practice — And What You Must Do Before the Windows Close

From DEA rulemaking on controlled substance handling to interstate prescription conflicts and expanding technician scope-of-practice proposals, three distinct regulatory battles are simultaneously redefining the legal boundaries of veterinary medicine in the United States. Veterinarians who understand the stakes — and act before critical comment and decision windows close — will help shape outcomes that affect every aspect of daily clinical practice.

Jul 4, 2026

Legislative Advocacy

From Stranger to Champion: Building State Legislative Relationships That Actually Move the Needle for Veterinary Medicine

Sustained political relationships — not one-time lobbying visits — are the engine of lasting veterinary policy gains at the state level. This guide walks veterinary associations through the practical mechanics of cultivating legislative champions, from district office visits to coordinated constituent campaigns, with timelines and communication tools you can deploy today.

Jul 4, 2026

Policy & Action

America's Veterinary Workforce Crisis Is a Public Health Emergency That Washington Refuses to Name

Rural communities across the United States are hemorrhaging large-animal and food-supply veterinarians, and the federal policy response has been, at best, incremental. When Washington confronted physician shortages, it mobilized loan forgiveness programs, workforce designations, and sustained legislative attention. Veterinary medicine is still waiting for the same urgency — and the cost of that delay is measured in food security, animal welfare, and public health.

Jul 4, 2026

Legislative Advocacy

Your Clinical Voice Belongs in the Hearing Room: A Veterinarian's Complete Guide to Testifying Before Congress

Congressional testimony from credentialed veterinary professionals carries remarkable weight on animal health legislation, yet most DVMs never consider the hearing room as a professional venue. This practical guide walks you through every step of the process — from identifying the right committee to delivering a statement that moves policy. If you have ever wondered whether your clinical expertise belongs in Washington, the answer is unequivocally yes.

Jul 4, 2026

Policy & Action

Five Policy Fights That Will Define the Future of American Veterinary Medicine — And How You Can Make a Difference

The veterinary profession is facing a convergence of policy challenges that will fundamentally reshape how animal medicine is practiced, regulated, and reimbursed in the United States. From telehealth rules and corporate ownership disputes to federal shortage designations and workforce pipeline legislation, the decisions being made in legislatures right now will affect every practicing veterinarian for decades to come. Here are the five most consequential battles underway—and exactly what you ca

Jul 4, 2026

Legislative Advocacy

Ballots, Bills, and Bark: How Veterinary PACs Are Rewriting Animal Health Policy Across America in 2024

Organized veterinary political action committees are playing an increasingly decisive role in shaping animal health and scope-of-practice legislation across the United States. From targeted financial contributions to sophisticated grassroots mobilization, the 2024 election cycle has revealed which advocacy strategies are moving the needle—and which states are emerging as models for the profession. This state-by-state analysis examines the policy battles, outcomes, and lessons that every veterina

Jul 4, 2026