Organizations representing provincial veterinarians in New Brunswick say their members are concerned and some are considering leaving the province after the government announced the end of public veterinary services. The union representing provincial veterinarians, the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada, said its members are worried a private-service model won’t be as accessible and cost more. The New Brunswick Veterinary Medical Association has also heard from its members who are provincial veterinarians. Some of the provincial veterinarians that are a part of her association are considering leaving the province following job cuts. Themens said there is already a shortage of large-animal veterinarians and provincial veterinarians are stretched thin covering the service that is 24/7.

Source: CBC News March 20, 2026 13:00 UTC