Brandon Sun By: Kimberley Kielley
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If a cow is having a difficult birth, we call the vet.
Manitoba Veterinary Medical Association president Dr. Allison Pylypjuk said the demand for veterinary services jumped by 50 per cent in 2020. But not every graduating vet is joining the full-time league, looking toward work-life balance as more of priority. (Submitted)
But what if you had to wait for an appointment because your vet is off sick? What if you needed a prescription for flea or tick medication, but you had to wait a few weeks to get an appointment?
Then, throw a pandemic into the mix where social distancing, curbside pickup and the constant threat of exposure to the COVID virus is a daily occurrence.
WINNIPEG A Manitoba woman whose career as a dentist, researcher and scholar has spanned decades is ready to come out of retirement to help people get a vaccine to protect against COVID-19. In an interview with CTV News Winnipeg outside her home near Gimli, Man., Olva Odlum, 81, said she wants to make sure the province has enough personnel to successfully deliver what’s been described as an unprecedented immunization campaign. “I think it’s so important to encourage people because there’s going to be a huge shortage of personnel in this program,” said Odlum. Despite being in an at-risk age group for severe illness from COVID-19, Odlum is raring to get back on the frontlines.