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Tip of the Week: 20 Questions to Answer to Improve Access to Veterinary Care
January 12, 2026, The Association
ICYM this important research aimed at advancing our work as a field
As a field, we’ve been tasked to respond to the urgent need for improved access to veterinary care for underserved populations across the nation. To that end, researchers at the ASPCA conducted an online survey in order to identify key research gaps that can guide this future work.
With input from a steering committee of 18 subject-matter experts, including The Association’s Jim Tedford, the resulting research outlines the 20 questions that offer the greatest potential to advance our work. Visit the Journal of Shelter Medicine and Community Animal Health for an overview, as well as a deeper exploration of each of the 20 questions.
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