Young vets leaving in their droves due to poor pay and archaic conditions

Young vets are leaving Ireland in their droves due to archaic working conditions and poor pay.

The drain is resulting in veterinary practices facing shortages as retirees are not being replaced.

A system similar to the GP schemes of Caredoc, Dubdoc and Southdoc — the out-of-hours family doctors service for patients with urgent medical problems — is being called for to stem the loss of vets as matters reportedly reach crises levels.