Vet fees up by 20% over last 2 years | Video
Veterinary clinics in Singapore say they've had to increase their fees by up to 20 per cent over the last two years because of rising costs. A severe shortage of vets globally has also made it hard for them to hire and retain talent, even when they offer higher salaries. As pet ownership continues to grow, vets say more needs to be done to support the sector. Claudia Lim with more.
Veterinary clinics in Singapore say they've had to increase their fees by up to 20 per cent over the last two years because of rising costs. A severe shortage of vets globally has also made it hard for them to hire and retain talent, even when they offer higher salaries. As pet ownership continues to grow, vets say more needs to be done to support the sector. Claudia Lim with more.