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A global shortage of vets

There is a global shortage of vets and vet technicians, and one veterinary college in Canada is taking steps to try and address the challenge in its local area

Farmers Guardian
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A global shortage of vets

The average working life of a vet in Alberta, Canada, is about four years, before stress forces them out of the industry. It is a similar story here in the UK - so what can the sector do to tackle the...

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