Some Utah pet owners are waiting weeks for vet appointments. Here’s why.

A new veterinary school in Utah could help ease the problem — eventually.

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Veterinarian Dr. Rachel Walton cradles a cat named Spot as she waits for its anesthesia to take effect before taking a few skin biopsies on Friday, Oct. 28, 2022. Dr. Walton is one of several veterinarians at University Veterinary Hospital and Diagnostic Center, in Salt Lake City’s 9th and 9th neighborhood. The veterinary industry has experienced a “crisis of employment” due to the increased demand brought through a surge in pet ownership with the COVID-19 pandemic.

Some Utah pet owners are waiting weeks for vet appointments. Here’s why.

A new veterinary school in Utah could help ease the problem — eventually.

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