The Representative Against Proposition 129 w/ Dr. Karen McCormick

Send us an inquiry through a text message here! Buy Tickets To Our LIVE Show Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-veterinary-roundtable-live-podcast-show-at-vmx-2025-tickets-948280842527?aff=oddtdtcreator Welcome to a special episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In part three of uncovering Proposition 129 the ladies are joined by Colorado representative and main figurehead against the VPA position, Dr. Karen McCormick. They discuss the underlying motives behind Proposition 129, the problem with VPAs prescribing medications, why Proposition 129 wasn't allowed a legal hearing, and more! Do you have a question or inquiry for The Veterinary Roundtable? Send us a text from the link above, ask us on any social media platform, or email harrison@kingmediamarketing.com! Episodes of The Veterinary Roundtable are on all podcast services along with video form on YouTube! Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/2h27xnfu TikTok: https://tinyurl.com/m8f62ame YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/48njfywd TIMESTAMPS Intro 00:00 The Process Of Legislation Before A Ballot Measure 03:02 The First Time Proposition 129 Was Rejected 07:26 The Underlying Motives Behind Proposition 129 13:12 The Liability Insurance Problem With VPAs 19:11 The Problem With VPAs Prescribing Medications 23:10 Dr. McCormick Wants To Elevate RVTs and VTSs 28:45 How The People Of Colorado Were Educated On Proposition 129 33:06 The Proponents Going Back On VPAs Only Needing A Bachelor's Degree 36:59 Why Proposition 129 Wasn't Allowed A Legal Hearing 39:14 Dr. McCormick Being Involved In The VPA Guardrails 54:04 VPAs Being The New Veterinarians 58:18 Dr. McCormick's Thoughts On The VPA Curriculum 01:02:22 Dr. McCormick's Thoughts On VPAs Being Used For Shelter Medicine 01:04:40 Will There Be An Overabundance Of Veterinarians? 01:06:44 The Problem With Veterinarians Referring 01:09:00 Florida Trying To Pass Proposition 129 01:13:30 Dr. McCormick's Message To Veterinary Professionals 01:18:16 Outro 01:25:29