The Midlevel Moment Edition
This edition of Bowman Report dives deep into the national conversation surrounding the Veterinary Professional Assistant (VPA) role. As states consider legislation, stakeholders across the profession—from clinic floors to corporate boardrooms - are weighing in. With diverse perspectives from veterinarians, technicians, educators, and policy experts, this report explores the promise, concerns, and unanswered questions surrounding the VPA. It’s a pivotal moment. Let’s unpack it together.
Letter from the editor
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Colorado’s veterinary professional associate: Addressing the pet care crisis
Contributor: Apryl Steele, DVM, CAWA
Beyond the battle lines: What’s really at stake in the VPA debate
Contributor: Carolyn Henry, DVM, MS, DACVIM (oncology)
A widening gap in pet care: Could VPAs build a bridge?
Contributor: Jules Benson, BVSc, MRCVS
VPAs don’t fix the real challenges in our workforce—they create new ones
Contributor: Rep. Karen McCormick, DVM
Letter from the editor
Read MoreColorado’s veterinary professional associate: Addressing the pet care crisis
Contributor: Apryl Steele, DVM, CAWA
Beyond the battle lines: What’s really at stake in the VPA debate
Contributor: Carolyn Henry, DVM, MS, DACVIM (oncology)
A widening gap in pet care: Could VPAs build a bridge?
Contributor: Jules Benson, BVSc, MRCVS
VPAs don’t fix the real challenges in our workforce—they create new ones
Contributor: Rep. Karen McCormick, DVM
About Bowman Report
A new kind of journal, the Bowman Report's primary goal is to explore trends affecting the veterinary industry and ideas percolating at the surface that deserve attention, giving shared space to a number of experts and thought leaders to contribute and discuss different perspectives both respectfully and irreverently.
The Bowman Report does not accept advertising dollars or paid promotion of product, and is owned exclusively by KVP International.
If you have any burning topics you'd like discussed or if you wish to contribute to a discussion, feel free to email topics@bowmanreport.com. Otherwise, be sure to sign up for news and special content.
About Bowman Report
A new kind of journal, the Bowman Report's primary goal is to explore trends affecting the veterinary industry and ideas percolating at the surface that deserve attention, giving shared space to a number of experts and thought leaders to contribute and discuss different perspectives both respectfully and irreverently.
The Bowman Report does not accept advertising dollars or paid promotion of product, and is owned exclusively by KVP International.
If you have any burning topics you'd like discussed or if you wish to contribute to a discussion, feel free to email topics@bowmanreport.com. Otherwise, be sure to sign up for news and special content.
