Pet owner ‘bill shock’ worsening the mental health crisis among Australian vets, inquiry told

Father of veterinarian who took own life calls for more education on how much it really costs to own a pet

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Pet owners should be taught realistic expectations about the costs of healthcare for animals as veterinarians bear the brunt of people's bill shock", an inquiry has heard.

A New South Wales parliamentary inquiry examining workforce shortages in the veterinary industry has been told about a growing mental health crisis in the sector due to workload pressures and client abuse.

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