Veterinary Services: Vacancies
The question
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to help reduce veterinary workforce shortages.
Answered by Daniel Zeichner
Defra is exploring various avenues to improve the short- and long-term capacity issues.
Defra has increased engagement across the veterinary profession and other stakeholders, to find a sustainable solution, ensuring the ongoing provision of high-quality veterinary surgeons both in the private and public sectors.
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