The South African Veterinary Association is urging a collaborative effort between the government, private sector, and the veterinary community to develop strategies to retain veterinarians.
The South African Veterinary Association is raising the alarm over the increasing number of veterinarians leaving the country, taking vital skills essential to the health of animals, humans, and the environment.Recent data reveals a sharp rise in the migration of veterinarians, driven by factors such as better job opportunities abroad, tough working conditions at home, unrealistic client demands, and concerns over South Africa's economic and social stability.
Van der Merwe notes that South Africa has just 60 veterinarians per million people, compared to the global average of 200 to 300 per million.Some may believe that only domestic pet owners are impacted by the shortage of veterinarians, but Van der Merwe emphasises the issue has broader implications for public health and food security which affects everyone.
"Did you have a cup of coffee this morning with some milk? That milk is a veterinarian. Did you have some bread with some butter? The butter is a veterinarian."SAVA is urging a collaborative effort between the government, private sector, and the veterinary community to develop strategies to retain veterinarians.
Key recommendations include improving working conditions, offering competitive salaries, providing mentorship, and offering greater support for the challenges faced by local veterinarians.
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