California Expands Veterinary Technician and Assistant Scope of Practice to Address Workforce Shortage

California has enacted two significant pieces of legislation aimed at addressing the state's veterinary workforce shortage by expanding and clarifying the scope of practice for Registered Veterinary Technicians (RVTs) and veterinary assistants. Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 516 on October 7, 2025, and Senate Bill 602 on October 11, 2025.