A veterinarian examines a good doggo named Benito. Photo: Lane Turner/The Boston Globe via Getty Images
Minnesota gained 50 new veterinary clinics over the last decade, but there still likely aren't enough vets to keep up with the demand for animal care in the state.
It's only been in the last year that demand for vet services has started to slow, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association.
By the numbers: The latest U.S. Census Bureau data show the number of vet establishments in Minnesota increased 8.7% between 2012 and 2021, mirroring national figures.
Minnesota had 624 vet clinics in 2021, up from 574 in 2012.