PHOTO: Vet student Jorja Griffiths of Nyngan – Image supplied
NSW Farmers Association are welcoming an initiative from the NSW Government to address acute shortages of vets and veterinary workers in rural NSW.
Titled ‘The Welcome Experience program’, vets, vet nurses, vet technicians and their families are now eligible to receive assistance sourcing housing, childcare and other services when moving to rural NSW.
According to NSW Farmers’ Member Dr Robyn Alders AO this new initiative will be warmly received amongst farming communities struggling with shortages in vet workers and services.