Category: Laws & Rules

As the legislature moves towards confirming its budget for the next year, WSVMA President Dr. Eddie Haigh was interviewed about the importance of more...

The Vet Client Patient Relationship (VCPR) is a cornerstone of modern veterinary practice. In Washington and in most States the establishment of a VCPR...

A severe workforce shortage in our state is restricting the delivery of veterinary medical services. Not enough veterinarians are being trained to care for...

The following is a reprint of an Op Ed from WSVMA Board Members Dr. Eddie Haigh and Dr. Irene Yen which was published in The...

Take a moment to read the background below or download the Fact Sheet. Then, please, take the time to find your local lawmaker and help...

Please urge your representative to pass the Rural Veterinary Workforce Act (H.R. 4355). Formerly known as the Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program (VMLRP) Enhancement...

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced today a new Form I-9, which has been streamlined and shortened, that employers should use beginning Aug. 1,...

Dr. Amber Itle Washington State Veterinarian USDA declares the “win” against brucellosis, 69 years after the initiation of the U.S. Brucellosis Eradication Program. All...

Background In May 2022, the Veterinary Board of Governors (VBOG) voted to endorse a proposed apprenticeship program as a pathway to become Licensed Veterinary...