Brandon Sun By: Kimberley Kielley Advertisement 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.