‘Really struggling’: The unlikely industry where one in three workers is desperate to quit

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Australian veterinarians have been pushed to the “absolute brink” amid a crisis that could spell disaster for pet owners, as vets leave the industry in droves. 7NEWS

Australian veterinarians have been pushed to the “absolute brink” amid a crisis that could spell disaster forA recent survey shows nearly 30 per cent of veterinarians plan to leave the industry within the next five years, and one in 10 is looking for anWATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: How Gen Z tech worker’s tiny mistake during a Zoom meeting led to her being fired.

However, union Professionals Australia - which conducted the new survey - points to the increase of three million “pandemic pets” in two years as exacerbating vets’ gruelling work conditions.“Demand for veterinary services increased during the pandemic and this further intensified workloads and pressure,” chief executive Jill McCabe said.

“As a result, many of our already hard-working veterinarians have been pushed to the absolute brink and are wanting to leave the industry.” A recent survey shows nearly 30 per cent of veterinarians plan to leave the industry within the next five yearsThe survey of more than 500 Australian veterinarians in August this year showed 77 per cent are dissatisfied with the industry, and seven in 10 would warn others against pursuing a career as a vet.

 

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The vet wanted $8000 to operate on my dog. I had to put him down because I don’t have that kind of money, but many do and will pay that amount. Tell me what other profession will get paid $4000/hr for a 2 hr operation?

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I'm not surprised with the price some charge and they don't even treat the animals properly. Not even sure how some are qualified.

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