Vet Turned Lawmaker’s Bold Plan to Save Colorado Pets

In Colorado, a veterinarian-turned-legislator is making waves with groundbreaking proposals to combat a severe veterinarian shortage. The state, home to approximately 3,800 veterinarians, is struggling to meet the needs of its 2.5 million pets, including a diverse range from dogs and cats to horses and livestock. Findings from a Colorado State University study indicate a staggering 70% of veterinarians are unable to take new animals weekly, overwhelmed by their current caseloads. Representative Karen McCormick of Boulder County is at the forefront of this battle.