Veterinarian shortage hinders DAS surgeon search and hiring
A veterinarian from the Bissell Pet Foundation performs surgery on a cat at the county's Domestic Animal Services shelter last year. The foundation offered its free vet services to DAS in 2022 and 2023, performing 60-70 spays and neuters in one day. Contributed photo
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By Aisling Swift  
26 January 2024

Veterinarian shortage hinders DAS surgeon search and hiring

Collier County’s high cost of living coupled with a national shortage of veterinarians has made it difficult for the county’s Domestic Animal Services to find and hire a surgical vet.

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