Consultant and expert reviews rise; committee debates whether California should keep condition‑specific VCPR

Consultants and subject matter experts reviewed more cases in the February–April 2025 round than in the prior period, and the MDC used a quarterly expert roundtable to discuss report quality and broader policy questions, including the scope and interpretation of the veterinarian–client–patient relationship (VCPR).

Statistics presented to the committee (Feb–Apr 2025) - Consultants reviewed 121 cases: 57 closed as no violation, 12 closed with an educational letter, 6 closed for insufficient evidence, and 46 referred for full expert review. The consultant round represented a 20% increase in cases reviewed compared with the prior round and a 12% drop in no‑violation closures. - Experts reviewed 159 cases: 46 closed as no violation, 30 closed with an educational letter, 7 cited or prepped for citation, and 74 transmitted to the Attorney General’s Office for disciplinary action. This was a 26% increase in…