New Mexico’s farmers and ranchers are facing a problem with not enough veterinarians to take care of their livestock. Now, a local high school is stepping in, with a program aimed at getting students excited about veterinary careers.
“From the time that I started, until now, I’m seeing probably four times the amount of appointments per day as we used to,” said Crystal Clark, associate veterinarian at Western Trails Veterinary Hospital.
Western Trails Veterinary Hospital in Edgewood cares for animals of all sizes, from cats and dogs to horses and cattle. Staff there see the impacts of the state’s veterinarian shortage firsthand.
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