Maryland Department of Agriculture Announces Next Steps to Address Rural Veterinary Shortage
The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) today announced the release of recommendations developed in partnership with the Farm Journal Foundation to address the shortage of rural and food-systems veterinarians across the state.
The Veterinary Shortage Is Real. Indiana Just Built Something That Actually Helps.
While the profession debates the access crisis, one state agency surveyed its practitioners, found the gap, and built a free tool to close it. Here's what they did and why every state should be paying attention.
Indiana Veterinary Licensing Bill Advances, Opening Doors for Out of State Vets
Indiana lawmakers are taking a practical swing at a problem most veterinary professionals already feel every day. Not enough hands, too many patients, and a growing strain on clinics and farms alike. A new bill moving through the Statehouse aims to make it easier for veterinarians and veterinary technicians licensed elsewhere to step in and help.
Indiana’s veterinarian shortage leaves local counties without enough animal care
Several counties across northeast Indiana are facing severe shortages of veterinarians, creating growing concern for both pet owners and livestock producers.
"We’re Not Just Tired — We’re Breaking": UC Davis Vet Techs Protest Over Staffing Shortages and Patient Safety
Veterinary technicians at UC Davis protested on July 29 over critical staffing shortages and wage disparities, warning that patient care is at risk. Read the full story.
California’s Pet Health Crisis: More Animals Are Dying as Vet Shortage Deepens
Veterinary professionals across the state are reporting alarming increases in untreated medical conditions, delays in care, and rising pet fatalities. A study from UC Davis revealed that nearly two-thirds of California’s animal shelters are unable to provide even basic veterinary care due to a lack of staff. Over half of veterinary positions across the state remain unfilled.