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

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

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