The bill addresses the critical shortage of large animal veterinarians in Washington State, which poses risks to animal welfare, public health, and the agricultural economy. It highlights several contributing factors to this shortage, including economic pressures on farmers, a lack of increased educational opportunities in veterinary medicine despite population growth, and the exodus of veterinarians from the field due to demanding work conditions and better pay in small animal care. In response, the legislature aims to convene a work group to study and recommend strategies for recruiting, training, and retaining large animal veterinarians.

The bill establishes a work group led by Washington State University's division of governmental studies and services, which will include representatives from various agricultural and veterinary organizations. The work group is tasked with providing a preliminary report by December 1, 2025, and a final report by June 30, 2026. Additionally, the bill stipulates that if specific funding for its purposes is not provided by June 30, 2025, it will become null and void. The sections of the bill are set to expire on July 1, 2026.