Veterinary Services: Recruitment and Labour Turnover
Commons · Question 58758 · Tabled 10 Jun 2025 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record
Answered 17 Jun 2025
Question
Asked by Steve Darling
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of recent trends in levels of (a) abuse and (b) harassment in the veterinary sector levels on recruitment and retention
Answer
Answered by Daniel Zeichner, 17 Jun 2025
The Government is aware of the high demand for veterinary capacity across the UK and is taking action to support the industry. Defra is exploring various avenues to improve both short- and long-term capacity issues. We will continue to support the vital w...