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Commissioners, shelter director say Pahrump shelter still lacks in-house clinic; officials cite veterinarian shortage and capacity limits
Summary
Pahrump shelter directors and commissioners discussed continued lack of an in-house veterinary clinic three years after the new shelter opened, citing a national veterinarian shortage, shelter capacity constraints and costs of outsourced vet services.
Pahrump animal advocates and county officials discussed the persistent lack of an in-house veterinary clinic at Nye County's Pahrump shelter during public comment and manager remarks on Aug. 26. The shelter opened in August 2022 with a promised clinic space, but officials said the clinic has not become operational because of inspection and staffing issues and the county's limited shelter capacity.Jason Mann, founder and CEO of the Pahrump Animal Protection Association, told commissioners the public was promised an…
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