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In addition, pet owners are said to be becoming increasingly demanding, leading to many workers reporting growing cases of abuse and the threat of physical violence.

Scotland currently has two vet schools in Glasgow and Edinburgh, with a third set to open in Aberdeen later this year. The aim of the new vet school is reportedly to get students into practice early so they can experience life as a working vet earlier in their studies.

The plan is also to move away from all vets being straight­A students and encouraging a holistic approach to the profession, sourcing students from the highlands, islands and rural areas.