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.

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.

The Berri practice has more than 5,000…