EPISODE · Apr 9, 2026 · 1 MIN
New Alberta Chief Provincial Veterinarian Office Addresses Vet Shortage
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Alberta's new Chief Provincial Veterinarian, Dr. Hussein Keshwani, understands the shortage of animal health professionals is putting pressure on producers, especially in rural communities. "It is a problem that we have a, a lack of veterinary professionals, and that's both veterinarians as well as veterinary technologists in the industry in general," says Keshwani. He says the challenge is even greater outside of the urban centers where distance and workload can limit access to care.
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Alberta's new Chief Provincial Veterinarian, Dr. Hussein Keshwani, understands the shortage of animal health professionals is putting pressure on producers, especially in rural communities. "It is a problem that we have a, a lack of veterinary professionals, and that's both veterinarians as well as veterinary technologists in the industry in general," says Keshwani. He says the challenge is even greater outside of the urban centers where distance and workload can limit access to care.
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