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Veterinary Medical Board faces calls to narrow owner-exemption, address drug compounding and expand outreach
Summary
The California Veterinary Medical Board described process improvements and mobile inspection tools at its sunset review, while stakeholders and committee members urged the board to tighten the owner‑exemption, address compounding supply issues and expand outreach to underserved communities.
The California Veterinary Medical Board told lawmakers on Tuesday that it has streamlined licensing and enforcement processes since its last sunset review, but members of the Legislature and stakeholders pressed the board to address ongoing problems around the owner exemption, access to compounded medications, and geographic shortages of veterinary care.
Maria Salasito, president of the Veterinary Medical Board, testified about operational improvements including faster exam score reporting, a merged inspection and enforcement unit and a new mobile inspection application (developed with a grant) launched in November 2024.
Why it matters: board policy affects owners, shelters, livestock operators, veterinarians and veterinary technicians across the state. Lawmakers and advocates asked the board to protect animals and consumers while preserving legitimate owner‑provided care in rural and underserved areas.
Key developments and board actions
- Licensing and exams: the board said it implemented direct electronic score transfers from the…
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