Emotional roller coasters aren’t new for veterinarians, but the pandemic has placed even more pressure on an overwhelmed system. Experts largely agree that the veterinarian industry has been facing a mental health crisis for a long time before COVID-19 emerged, to the point of having the highest suicide rate of any other profession.
There s no state oversight of Utah s shelters, rescues or overnight training programs. Advocates say animal control agencies are often unable to fully investigate serious problems.