veterinarian /tags/veterinarian veterinarian en-US WLRN Mon, 19 Dec 2022 18:00:00 GMT There's a shortage of vets to treat farm animals. Pandemic pets are partly to blame /news/npr-breaking-news/2022-12-19/theres-a-shortage-of-vets-to-treat-farm-animals-pandemic-pets-are-partly-to-blame A sharp increase in pet ownership during COVID-19 has contributed to an exodus of vets from the farm sector as they opt for better paying and less dangerous "companion" animal practices. Mon, 19 Dec 2022 18:00:00 GMT /news/npr-breaking-news/2022-12-19/theres-a-shortage-of-vets-to-treat-farm-animals-pandemic-pets-are-partly-to-blame Scott Neuman Kids and COVID vaccines, bridging two communities with a park, ‘The Vet at Noah’s Ark’ /2022-06-28/kids-and-covid-vaccines-bridging-two-communities-with-a-park-the-vet-at-noahs-ark Parents have questions about the COVID vaccine for their children. Plus, a big construction project bridging two communities. And one of the Florida Keys' few veterinarians published a new book. Tue, 28 Jun 2022 22:43:00 GMT /2022-06-28/kids-and-covid-vaccines-bridging-two-communities-with-a-park-the-vet-at-noahs-ark Leslie Ovalle Atkinson, Caitie Muñoz It's not just doctors and nurses. Veterinarians are burning out, too /news/npr-breaking-news/2022-04-08/its-not-just-doctors-and-nurses-veterinarians-are-burning-out-too A spike in pandemic pets is increasing shortages and burnout among veterinarians — a field that already had high rates of suicide. A new mental health initiative offers professional help for free. Fri, 08 Apr 2022 14:36:02 GMT /news/npr-breaking-news/2022-04-08/its-not-just-doctors-and-nurses-veterinarians-are-burning-out-too April Dembosky Survey Finds Widespread 'Moral Distress' Among Veterinarians /2018-10-17/survey-finds-widespread-moral-distress-among-veterinarians Most of the 800 veterinarians surveyed feel ethical qualms when pet owners ask them to euthanize animals that could be treated, or when owners ask to keep pets alive who will suffer needlessly. Wed, 17 Oct 2018 09:00:04 GMT /2018-10-17/survey-finds-widespread-moral-distress-among-veterinarians Carey Goldberg The Souls of All Living Creatures: What Animals Teach Us About Being Human /show/topical-currents/2014-10-20/the-souls-of-all-living-creatures-what-animals-teach-us-about-being-human 10/20/14 - Do you view your pet as a full-fledged family member? Two out of three Americans do. On the next Topical Currents we visit with acclaimed… Mon, 20 Oct 2014 17:00:00 GMT /show/topical-currents/2014-10-20/the-souls-of-all-living-creatures-what-animals-teach-us-about-being-human Joseph Cooper, Richard Ives Pet Care and Animal Welfare /show/topical-currents/2013-05-29/pet-care-and-animal-welfare 05/29/13 - Wednesday's Topical Currents is an “At Your Service” Edition, with veterinarian Dr. Ian Kupkee, of Kendall’s Sabal Chase Animal Clinic. He’ll… Wed, 29 May 2013 17:00:00 GMT /show/topical-currents/2013-05-29/pet-care-and-animal-welfare Joseph Cooper