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Advocating for Your Interests
- Saved Oregon’s practices more than $52 million
- Protected your personal information from public access
- Easing the burden of restrictive laws
- Addressing scope of practice concerns
Freeing Up Your Time
- Available 24/7: Contact us or find answers to common questions in our Resources section
- Responding to your needs and concerns about veterinary medicine and business ownership
- Providing quick, personal answers to your queries
- Keeping you informed through this mobile-friendly Web site, our e-News service, our bimonthly newsletter, and social media
Seeking Balance & Fairness for the Profession
- Mitigated restrictive radiography rules
- Obtained flexibility with compounded drugs
- Engaged the Oregon Pharmacy Board in discussions regarding their licensees changing prescriptions without DVMs' knowledge or approval
- Monitoring prescription drugs
Protecting Animals: Our Shared Mission
- Changed law on tethered dogs
- Rescued abuse bill from being shuttered
- Published booklet on recognizing abuse and neglect
- Supported tougher penalties for crimes against animals