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California makes major veterinary telemedicine policy shift

Lobbyist predicts that other states will follow, making 2024 'a busy year'

California lawmakers passed a bill on Monday allowing the formation of a veterinarian-client-patient relationship (VCPR) through remote methods. If Gov. Gavin Newsom doesn't veto the initiative, it could herald a paradigm shift for veterinary telemedicine in the nation's most populous state and beyond, reflecting a trend that is already unfolding.

In May, Arizona adopted a similar measure.