School for vets needed in Munster to address 'worrying' shortage 

With many vet practices throughout Ireland affected by the shortage, the problem is most worrying for remote and rural areas, campaigners say

Newer graduates tend to gravitate towards urban centres, and small animal practices, ahead of large animal farming in rural areas. 

Ireland urgently needs a second veterinary school to address a “worrying” recruitment and retention crisis in the profession.

That is according to a concerned group of vets who are calling for a new school in Munster to help address a known shortage and ageing population among current practitioners, coupled with a high attrition rate in the profession.