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Alice Springs animal hospital to close due to COVID-19, crime wave and vet shortage

A national vet shortage combined with a local crime wave are behind the closure of one of only two veterinary clinics in Alice Springs.

Debbie Osborne has run the Alice Springs Veterinary Hospital since 1988. She made the hard decision to close the clinic when it became apparent she would not have enough staff this year.

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