VOLUNTARY work carried out by vets across the region has been highlighted in a report by the British Veterinary Association (BVA).
The BVA found that almost 70 per cent of North-East vets give their time and expertise at a reduced rate, while more than two in five work unpaid with animal charities and rehoming centres.
The survey found that charitable activities vary from practice to practice, but vets often work with local animal shelters and national animal charities to provide a range of pro bono or reduced fee services, such as health checking, medicating and treating, neutering and vaccinating.
The contribution made by vets is being highlighted as part of Volunteers’ Week which launches tomorrow (Wednesday, June 1).
BVA President Sean Wensley, said: “Behind these statistics are countless stories of veterinary teams – who already often work long, demanding hours – giving their time for free to support animal rescue staff and charities to care for abandoned, injured and neglected animals, as well as help owners to keep and care for much loved animals in times of hardship and crisis.”
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