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As pet ownership skyrockets during pandemic, a national vet shortage puts pressure on clinics and pets at risk
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Vets are under increasing strain with a national shortage into its third year.
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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:
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.