Shortage of veterinarians leaves low-income Oregon pet owners with few options

Shortage of veterinarians leaves low-income Oregon pet owners with few options

A shortage of qualified veterinarians and veterinarian technicians has left fewer affordable options for Oregon pet owners.For instance, Eugene’s spay and neuter clinic is no longer operating on large dogs and has cut back on small animal surgeries.Dr. Kelly Hazzard, the Eugene clinic supervisor, said staffing shortages have limited her to vaccinations, wellness checks and half a dozen surgeries a day.“We used to do up to 10 cats a day, but righ…