Issues
In the Veterinarian's Oath, a pledge made by every veterinarian upon entering the profession and a guideline of the principles of veterinary medicine, veterinarians accept the responsibility to not only protect animal health, but to promote medical knowledge, practice their profession conscientiously, and improve professional knowledge and competence.
To that end, there are numerous issues in veterinary medicine that require further exploration and study. Click on the link below for the issues and related information CVMA is working on.
Advocacy
Coalition for Living Safely with Dogs
CVMA and the Denver Area Veterinary Medical Society (DAVMS) have joined several other animal health, care, and control groups in forming the Coalition for Living Safely with Dogs.
Legislative Affairs
Get more information on the key issues CVMA is tracking in the Colorado legislature. This section also includes links to the Web site for the Colorado General Assembly, and a link to review Colorado revised statutes.
Regulatory Affairs
This section contains links to the Colorado State Board of Veterinary Medicine, the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Public Health and Environment, that provide more information on the regulation of veterinary medicine and animal welfare in Colorado.
Find an Elected Official
This links to the Government Relations Division of the American Veterinary Medical Association.
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