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Riverland veterinary closes after 30 years as national vet shortage hits regional SA
Riverland veterinary clinic RivaPetz will close its doors at the end of the month after being unable to recruit a new vet.
Key points:
- Berri-based RivaPetz will close after being unable to recruit a veterinarian
- The regional vet attributes a national vet shortage to graduates leaving the profession
- Dr Trewren remains worried about the industry and pet care as pet ownership grows
Owner and veterinarian Jenni Trewren has been the only vet at the practice since a second vet left unexpectedly before Christmas.
She will close the clinic on February 26 after more than 30 years’ operating in the Riverland.
Dr Trewren said it was a “horrendous decision” to make and felt that she was abandoning the local community.
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