CA SB1233

Authorizes California veterinary medical schools to develop high-quality, high-volume spay and neuter certification programs as elective coursework for enrolled students, including training in ovariectomy, ovariohysterectomy, and gonadectomy techniques for cats and dogs.

Requires certification programs to offer enrollment to California-licensed veterinarians and California-registered veterinary technicians on a space-available basis, with continuing education credit and certificates of completion provided upon successful program completion.

Mandates programs make low- or no-cost spay and neuter surgeries available to the public, with prioritization based on income and socioeconomic status, and ensure all training meets veterinary profession standards of care.

Requires veterinary medical schools offering the program to publish a triennial public progress report detailing the number of surgeries performed, certifications issued, program costs, and subsidized service costs.

Allows programs to be hosted at on-campus facilities, animal shelters, animal control agencies, humane societies, or rescue groups, while prohibiting veterinary technicians from performing surgical procedures.