Animals

Hundreds of pets missing treatment as vet clinics lacking staff

17:47 pm on 10 March 2022

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A Wellington vet says hundreds of sick or injured pets in the city could be missing out on treatment because of clinic closures and lack of staff.

It comes amid a nation-wide shortage of vets, with the pandemic border restrictions putting off the overseas workers who would normally prop up the sector.

Hamish Cardwell filed this report.