Covid’s Toll on the Veterinary Industry
COVID has wreaked havoc on the veterinary industry causing veterinary professionals to struggle with staffing shortages, inventory shortages, and an inability to treat the same number of pets as before the pandemic. Our team at Animal Emergency Care wants to explain how COVID has affected veterinary medicine and what this means for you and your pet.
The Waiting Game: Understanding Veterinary Overload
Responsible pet ownership requires ample time, finances, care, and regular veterinary visits to ensure your furry companion remains healthy and thrives into their grey muzzle years. The veterinary profession has experienced unprecedented demand during the COVID-19 pandemic . The increased workload has resulted in overwhelmed veterinary team and extended wait times for appointments and emergency care for pets. Our Animal Emergency Care (AEC) team understands the frustration pets owners feel when they are faced with delays in getting answers concerning their pet’s health. We discuss reasons our profession is experiencing overload and ways pet owners can work with their veterinary team to ensure a smooth experience during challenging times.
