Politics & Government
New Bill Will Allow California Pet Owners To Utilize Telehealth For Veterinary Services
Many have resorted to relinquishing care of their animals to shelters, which have in turn become overcrowded.
October 26, 2023
Californians will be able to schedule a virtual visit to the veterinarian for their pets at the beginning of next year, thanks to a new bill signed by Governor Gavin Newsom.
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Assembly Bill 1399, which goes into effect on January 1, 2024, will allow licensed veterinarians "to practice veterinary medicine via telehealth," according to the bill's text, which was approved by the governor on October 8. The current law prevents veterinarians from practicing via telemedicine or even offering advice to patients, according to the San Francisco SPCA.
The decision comes at a time when the entire nation experiences a shortage of veterinarians, making the usually simple task of scheduling a visit to the vet much more difficult for pet owners.
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