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Board opposes SB 687 allowing uncertified chiropractors to perform animal chiropractic without veterinary supervision
Summary
The board voted to oppose Senate Bill 687, which would permit doctors of chiropractic with certain certifications to perform animal chiropractic without direct veterinary supervision; staff and multiple speakers warned the chiropractic board lacks animal‑health expertise to regulate those services.
The California Veterinary Medical Board voted to oppose Senate Bill 687 after hearing staff analysis and public comment.
SB 687 would modify the chiropractic scope of practice to permit doctors of chiropractic (DCs) who possess a valid certification from the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association (AVCA/ABCA referenced) or the International Veterinary Chiropractic Association (IVCA) to deliver animal chiropractic services without direct veterinarian supervision. Chiropractors without such…
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