Working as a vet in regional Australia is a no brainer for Dr Tiaan Gobius, but he’s in the minority. The vet shortage across Australia is critical beyond the city limits – clinics are closing, leaving towns without animal doctors, and the practices that remain, are under even more pressure.<br /><br />The bigger picture though is that animal welfare and biosecurity are under threat because of the shortage – so how do we lure more vets to rural and regional areas – the tropical regions, the rural outback and the most remote of places – before it’s too late?<br /><br />Sick As A Dog investigates an industry in crisis – uncovering issues and seeking solutions. As community members, pet owners, meat eaters and wildlife lovers these issues affect us all. Discover how we can all be part of the change.<br /><br />REMINDER: Take care when listening. If you or anyone you know needs help, please reach out. In Australia you can contact Lifeline by phone on 13 11 14 (24/7); Lifeline via text on <a href="https://tel:477" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">0477 13 11 14</a> (24/7); Suicide Callback Service <a href="https://tel:1300" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">1300 659 467</a>.<br /><br />GET IN TOUCH<br /><br />This is a PodTalk independent production. To get in touch, please email <a href="https://podtalk.com.au" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">[email protected]</a> or to find more information <a href="http://www.sickasadogpodcast.com.au" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.sickasadogpodcast.com.au</a><br /><br />CREDITS<br /><br />Host: Caroline Winter<br /><br />With thanks to:<br />Dr Graham Lauridsen and the Tropical Vets Atherton team<br />Dr Tiaan Gobius – new graduate<br />Alina O’Connor – vet student<br />Pixabay <a href="https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/newsreportmusic-6242/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">News Report Theme</a> <br /><br />ADDITIONAL RESOURCES <br /><br />Tropial Vets <a href="https://www.tropicalvets.com.au/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.tropicalvets.com.au/</a><br />Sophie’s Legacy Sophie’s Legacy <a href="https://sophieslegacy.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">sophieslegacy.com</a> <br /><br />Transcript <a href="https://otter.ai/u/qGjz9HREwmRTBpEHcCk4IxEnQ2I?utm_source=copy_url" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Episode 4 Critical Shortage</a><br /><br />Subscribe and listen wherever you get your podcasts: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sick-as-a-dog/id1675843578" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Apple Podcasts</a> | <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6FYsxxQmrckLYRxmjDsNfU" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Spotify</a> | <a href="https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc3ByZWFrZXIuY29tL3Nob3cvNTgwNTE1Ny9lcGlzb2Rlcy9mZWVk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Google Podcasts</a> | <a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/53-sick-as-a-dog-110005314/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">iHeart</a> | <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/sick-as-a-dog" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Spreaker</a> | <a href="https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/sick-as-a-dog-5174424" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Podchaser</a>
