Thunder Bay residents taking pets to Minnesota veterinary clinic
A local veterinary clinic says a shortage of vets and vet technicians has created an overwhelming workload in the city
THUNDER BAY — Some pet owners in the Thunder Bay area are traveling to animal clinics south of the border or a few hours away because they can’t get appointments in the city unless they’re already registered.
It’s an ongoing situation, not just a recent development, as at least one local clinic hasn’t accepted new clients for the past five years.
A spokesperson at another clinic has offered an explanation, saying veterinarians are already badly overworked due to a shortage…