It's a problem many pet parents know well - the long wait at the vet. And right now across the country there are more pets, but fewer vets.
All across the country, including in northwest Ohio, communities are facing a dilemma.
"Essentially, we don't have enough veterinarians right now. We don't have enough veterinarian technicians, which are essentially like veterinary nurses. We don't have enough front office staff," said Jack Advent with the Ohio Veterinary Medical Association.
And that shortage of animal caregivers means longer wait times for appointments and more stress on vets currently in the workforce.
"It’s kind of this perfect storm. A lot of my folks have been working really long hours for a really long time," said Advent.
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