The particular challenges facing the veterinary profession and the shortage of veterinarians in regional, rural and remote NSW are being examined as part of a wide-ranging Upper House inquiry.
The inquiry by the Portfolio Committee No. 4 – Regional NSW will investigate a raft of issues including the shortage of veterinarians, the challenges in maintaining a sustainable veterinary workforce, burn-out and mental health challenges facing industry professionals, the impact of current workforce shortages on animal welfare, and barriers to accessing vet care.
Chaired by Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party representative, Mark Banasiak MLC, the inquiry was established following media coverage of the many issues impacting the veterinary profession and has been welcomed by the Australian Veterinary Association (AVA)…