Penn Vet knows how hard it is keeping up with all the changes surrounding the COVID-19 vaccines. We have done all the hard work of researching when your state will vaccinate veterinarians and veterinary staff against COVID-19. Just find your state to see the latest updates and links to more info! We will post updates regularly.

Alabama

Last Updated: 1/14/21

Veterinarians are in phase 1B. The state health officer, Dr. Scott Harris, has issued a letter stipulating the veterinarians' spot in line. Vet workers can contact AVMA obtain a copy of the letter. Read More

Connecticut

Last Updated: 12/18/20

Connecticut is taking steps to enlist licensed veterinary professionals along with other healthcare workers to administer the COVID-19 vaccine. Read More

Delaware

Awaiting Updates

Florida

Awaiting Updates

Georgia

Awaiting Updates

Illinois

Last Updated: 1/14/21

Veterinarians have been categorized as "agricultural essential workers" and placed in tier 1B. Read More

Kentucky

Last Updated: 1/14/21

Vaccine rollout is handlede county-by-county. Veterinarians are in phase 1B. Some localities have completed 1A vaccinations and are starting to contact individual vet practices to invite them to receive the shot. Read More

Maine

Awaiting Info

Maryland

Last Updated: 1/15/21

Veterinarians, licensed technicians, and veterinary support staff will be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine during phase 1C. Read More

Massachusetts

Last Updated: 1/14/21

Veterinarians are not prioritized to receive the vaccine. They are in phase 3. There is an online petition to ask the governor and Massachusetts Vaccine Advisory Group to include veterinarians and their support staff in phase 2. Read More

Michigan

Awaiting Info

Mississippi

Last Updated: 1/5/21

Veterinarians are included in the essential workers of group 1c2 and will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine in March 2021. Read More

New Hampshire

Awaiting Info

New Jersey

Last Updated: 1/8/21

Veterinarians are not included in Phase1A for COVID-19 vaccine. Read More

New York

Last Updated: 1/11/21

Veterinarians are considered essential workers, but right now NY is focusing on essential workers who have contact with the public during their work. Veterinarians are still directed to use curbside protocols so that they can avoid contact with the public. Read More

North Carolina

Last Updated: 11/20/20

Veterinarians to be included in phase 2 of COVID-19 vaccine delivery (unless they meet criteria in phase 1B). Read More

Ohio

Last Updated: 1/6/21

Veterinarians are in the 1B and 1C tiers. Read More

Pennsylvania

Last Updated: 1/15/21

Veterinarians and veterinary staff are included in Phase 1B of COVID-19 vaccine rollout plan. Read More

Rhode Island

Awaiting Info

South Carolina

Last Updated: 1/14/21

Veterinarians and their team members are in phase 1C. Read More

Tennessee

Last Updated: 1/14/21

Questions still remain about where veterinarians fall in TN's vaccination plan. One possibiilty is that agricultural veterinarians will be in separate categories. Read More

Vermont

Awaiting Info

Virginia

Last Updated: 1/8/21

Veterinarians are included in group 1B. Read More

West Virginia

Last Updated: 1/13/21

There has not been an exact date for when veterinarians and their staff will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. Read More

Wisconsin

Awaiting Info

COVID Resources to Protect Your Team

CDC guidance on limiting workplace violence associated with COVID-19 prevention policies

CDC guidance on managing workplace fatigue during COVID-19

CDC guidance on coping with job stress during COVID-19

Practice tips from AAHA members (video)

AVMA guidance for managing employees with confirmed or suspected COVID-19 exposure

Clinician's Brief guidelines on pet owner contact 

Families First Coronavirus Response Act information

AVMA Resource for COVID-19 State Orders


Information from our partners

Merck's COVID-19 Nobivac® Relief Plan

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