Veterinarian Shortage
There is a crippling vet shortage nationwide, and it's having a huge impact on the Coachella Valley. Low-cost options in our area are increasingly difficult to come by because they don't have the staff for more clinics, and appointments at a vet clinic are weeks out and more expensive than many can afford. A quick Google search yields frightening headlines like:
"New Studies Find Veterinarian Shortage Could Leave 75 Million Pets Without Medical Care by 2030."
Scary, right? Even with an average of 2,500-2,600 veterinarian graduates a year, there is still an estimated 15,000 vet shortage for U.S. animals in less than 7 years.
The Coachella Valley is feeling the impact and has lost its only 24-hour emergency vet. Now, pet parents are going to have to drive over an hour to the nearest emergency vet. Imagine doing that while your pet is in crisis. Existing clinics may struggle to keep staff, making it even more difficult to get an appointment. It’s important to establish care with a vet. NOW. Before an emergency.
Scary, right? Even with an average of 2,500-2,600 veterinarian graduates a year, there is still an estimated 15,000 vet shortage for U.S. animals in less than 7 years.
The Coachella Valley is feeling the impact and has lost its only 24-hour emergency vet. Now, pet parents are going to have to drive over an hour to the nearest emergency vet. Imagine doing that while your pet is in crisis. Existing clinics may struggle to keep staff, making it even more difficult to get an appointment. It’s important to establish care with a vet. NOW. Before an emergency.