Establishes a work group to study and recommend strategies to recruit, train, and retain large animal veterinarians in Washington.

The bill establishes a work group to study and recommend strategies to address the shortage of large animal veterinarians in Washington. The shortage is attributed to economic pressures on the agricultural sector, increasing population without corresponding growth in veterinary education, and veterinarians leaving the field for better conditions. The work group, composed of various stakeholders, must submit preliminary and final reports by specified dates. The bill also includes provisions for funding and expiration.

Establishes a work group to study and recommend strategies to recruit, train, and retain large animal veterinarians in Washington.

The bill establishes a work group to study and recommend strategies to address the shortage of large animal veterinarians in Washington. The shortage is attributed to economic pressures on the agricultural sector, increasing population without corresponding growth in veterinary education, and veterinarians leaving the field for better conditions. The work group, composed of various stakeholders, must submit preliminary and final reports by specified dates. The bill also includes provisions for funding and expiration.