Vet Shortage
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Saskatchewan veterinarians are drowning in appointmentsSaskatchewan vets are feeling overwhelmed, as the country continues to face a vet shortage. Several vet clinics in the province have now stopped accepting walk-in appointments.HealthMay 8, 2025
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Need for BC SPCA animal services grows across the province in 2022The BC SPCA saw a jump in the number of animals being surrendered into its care in 2022, for the first time since 2019. In total, 32,462 animals were provided with direct services.CanadaFeb 5, 2023
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Usask Western College of Medicine increasing program intakeThe University of Saskatchewan Western Veterinary College of Medicine is now accepting five more students each year. The goal is to grow veterinary services in Western Canada.EducationSep 29, 2022
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Manitoba government to increase funding to veterinary schoolThe Manitoba government is increasing funding to the University of Saskatchewan's Western College of Veterinary Medicine to help offset an ongoing Manitoba vet shortage.EducationSep 29, 2022
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Manitoba health-care shortage includes veterinarians, association saysThe Manitoba Veterinary Medical Association (MVMA) says there's a shortage of animal health practitioners in the province.HealthAug 23, 2022
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Okanagan veterinarian shortage creating appointment backlog"Many clinics now have waiting lists for regular appointments, non-urgent appointments sometimes it can take a couple of weeks before people can get in."CanadaAug 8, 2022
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Quebec woman raises alarm after region’s only vet forced to quit over language lawsQuebec's language bureau says that while licensing is up to professional orders, there is no provision that allows a candidate to be exempted from passing the French-language exam.CanadaMay 11, 2022
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Toronto couple’s dog with cancer may be denied life-saving care due to vet shortageFen Hsu and Eric Correia were told a province-wide vet shortage was leading to massive backlogs and months-long wait times for specialists — time their dog, Nugget, doesn't have.CanadaDec 28, 2021
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Long-standing shortage creates strain on rural Alberta veterinariansA shortage of veterinarians across Alberta has put a strain on the industry. Some areas, such as rural practices, are struggling to retain vets.HealthJun 15, 2021
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Okanagan pet advocate joins calls for expanded post-secondary training to address vet shortageAdvocates are asking the provincial government to provide funding for 20 additional spaces for B.C. students at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine.CanadaApr 27, 2021
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