The bill addresses the critical shortage of large animal veterinarians in Washington State, which poses risks to animal welfare, disease prevention, and public health. It highlights several contributing factors to this shortage, including economic pressures on the agricultural sector, stagnant class sizes at the state's veterinary college despite population growth, and the exodus of veterinarians to other fields due to demanding work conditions. In response, the legislature intends to establish a work group tasked with studying and recommending strategies to recruit, train, and retain large animal veterinarians.

The work group will be convened by Washington State University's division of governmental studies and services and will include representatives from various relevant sectors, including agriculture, health, and veterinary medicine. It is required to submit 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, the act will become null and void. The provisions of the bill are set to expire on July 1, 2026.