Riverland veterinary closes after 30 years as national vet shortage hits regional SA
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Long-serving Riverland veterinarian Jenni Trewren with her dog Toffee.
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Riverland veterinary clinic RivaPetz will close its doors at the end of the month after being unable to recruit a new vet.
Key points:
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.