There are not enough humans to take care of all the animals, writes Sarah Zhang. While not new information, she has done her research making this an article to efficiently frame the profession’s ongoing challenges in providing care for animals. By 2030, the U.S. will need nearly 41,000 additional veterinarians and nearly 133,000 more credentialed vet techs, according to a recent Mars Veterinary Health report.
. . . there is an underlying supply-and-demand problem. Any solutions are likely years off.”
Source: The Atlantic, July 6, 2022. Link.
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