Local non-profit facing brunt of 'severe' veterinarian shortage
The Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) was on Parliament Hill Wednesday asking the federal government to address severe veterinary shortages across the country.
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The Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) was on Parliament Hill Wednesday asking the federal government to address severe veterinary shortages across the country.