08/03/2026
Every day we hear, "You need more doctors. You need more staff."
We agree.
If it were as simple as hiring another emergency veterinarian or technician, we would have done it yesterday (in fact, we may have!).
The reality is that emergency veterinary medicine is facing a nationwide shortage of veterinarians, credentialed technicians, and support staff. Every emergency hospital in our region—and across much of the country—is competing for the same small pool of professionals.
This isn't a decision to "staff lean" or save money. In fact, we invest heavily in recruiting, training, competitive compensation, and developing the next generation of ER veterinarians and ER technicians because our patients, clients, and team deserve it.
When wait times are long, it's because we're caring for the sickest and most critical patients first—not because we don't want to see your pet.
We know waiting is frustrating. We don't like it either. Every member of our team came into this profession to help animals, and we're working every day to build a larger emergency team so we can care for more pets, more quickly.
So, we're not choosing to have fewer veterinarians, techs, or support staff. Those of us who are here ARE choosing to keep showing up despite the shortage. Thank you for your patience, your kindness, and your understanding as we continue that work. ❤️
