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There is a serious problem developing within the veterinary industry and I feel the public needs to be aware of it. Last year people bought and adopted a large ...number of animals. This brought a surge of animals needing wellness appointments and unfortunately sick pets as well. Vets were booked out 3-4 weeks minimum. Just when we're finally starting to catch our breath, the world begins opening up. Here come new clinic protocols and sadly, angry clients. The pandemic brought frustrated clients (heck, we were all frustrated!) but now the clients are angry. Clients frustratedly dealt with it for over a year, but now they're over it. Their regular vet can't get them in for weeks, they're tired of long wait times at the emergency clinic, they're tired of the protocols set in place to keep our staff safe while we stand in a 6 foot room. I get it; we're all tired! But now the clients are angry and mean. Downright mean. I have at least one staff member crying on a daily basis. The cops have been called more times in the past year then in all my years as a vet. And while the majority of clients are nice, the mean ones stick with you and bring everyone down. Let's add a third problem to the mix. The veterinary profession. Veterinarians carry the highest suicide rate. The highest. For decades we've dealt with large school debt, long hours and low pay. We're afraid to raise prices because we hear on a daily basis how expensive veterinary care is and that we're "only in it for the money." So instead we suffer making half of what we should be, miss time with our family and deal with the mental toll the ups and downs this profession brings. Here's the biggest problem, however. The veterinary industry is crumbling. Technicians are quitting at an astounding rate. While they're in this business for the animals and for years have put up with the physical toll and low wages this industry brings, they're no longer tolerating the verbal abuse and mental anguish they've been receiving over the past year. And I don't blame them; no one should put up with it. Receptionists are tired of being yelled at and are finding other jobs. Vet students don't want to enter private practice upon graduation. Vets are brunt out and leaving the profession. Across America clinics are currently booked 2-3 weeks out, they're shortening their hours because they don't have the adequate staff, vet schools are no longer accepting new patients, and sadly, clients are having to be turned away. True emergencies are being turned away and pets are dying because there is literally no one to help them. And that breaks my heart for those animals and those clients who feel helpless and have no where to go. So this is where we are. And until the public realizes this and realizes that some things have got to change, it's only going to get worse. Prices have to go up; we have to adequately pay our staff to entice them to stay. Please do not comment on this; owning an animal is a privilege and expensive. At this point it may take weeks to see your vet, please be patient. Do not get mad at your vet for not being able to "fit you in." Most are double and triple booked all day already. Please do not go to the emergency clinic unless it truly is an emergency. Be nice! To everyone; not just the vet. This industry is so incredibly hard to work in. You have no idea how much a snarky comment or a nice one will affect someone's day. I know you're frustrated and tired, but so are we. All we want to do is be there for you and your pet, but we can't do that if this trend continues. Signed, Your vet that just wants to help

Please help us welcome Afftin to the Remi's crew. She is amazing with the pups and she can't wait to get to know all our furry family at the resort. She has been a great addition as well as a great friend to us all.