The Colorado secretary of state’s office determined on Aug. 28 that Initiative 145, sponsored by All Pets Deserve Vet Care, qualified for the November ballot. The group had submitted 207,182 signatures for the initiative on July 29, surpassing the required 124,238 valid signatures.
The initiative would create the profession of veterinary professional associate (VPA), which would require a master’s degree and registration with the State Board of Veterinary Medicine. VPAs would be allowed to practice veterinary medicine under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian.
