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As pet ownership skyrockets during pandemic, a national vet shortage puts pressure on clinics and pets at risk – ABC News
Vets in regional and rural areas are struggling to keep up with demand, as more people take up companion animals in the COVID-19 pandemic.
Vets in regional and rural areas are struggling to keep up with demand, as more people take up companion animals during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Key points:
- Vets have a suicide rate higher than the national average
- Thirty per cent are considering abandoning clinical practice in the next 12 months
- Vets say they are struggling with stress, anxiety and poor work conditions
Pet owners in regional and rural areas are having to travel long distances to get after-hours care for their pets.
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