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Pet owners face long waits, veterinarians deal with burnout as pandemic impact hits ER vet offices

By Amy Wadas Click here for updates on this story PITTSBURGH, PA (KDKA) – Staff shortages have been the order of the day throughout the pandemic, especially in the food service industry. People may not know that veterinary medicine is experiencing something similar, leading to long waiting times for pet owners and veterinarians to burnout. Jennifer Fraser’s new puppy, Simba, …

Pet Owners Face Long Waits, Veterinarians Deal With Burnout As Pandemic Impact Hits ER Vet Offices – CBS Pittsburgh

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – During the entire pandemic, staff shortages were the order of the day, especially in the catering sector. People may not know that veterinary medicine is experiencing something similar, leading to long waiting times for pet owners and veterinarians to burnout. Jennifer Fraser’s new puppy, Simba, developed a urinary tract infection when we met her at Rainbow Veterinary …

Staffing crisis at veterinary clinics leaves pet owners scrambling to find care, enduring long waits

Paula Barnett, who had moved to Portland in June, hadn’t been given a routine induction appointment at a local veterinary clinic. Some clinics didn’t even answer the phone. Others said there was no availability for months. This was of particular concern to Barnett as Luna, the family’s five-year-old cat, suffered from an autoimmune disease that sometimes led to anemia. Then …