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North Shore Animal Hospital in Lynn to close

North Shore Animal Hospital announces closure
North Shore Animal Hospital announces closure 00:24

LYNN - Staffing shortages are forcing the North Shore Animal Hospital in Lynn to close for good. 

In a statement posted to Facebook, the hospital said, "We want to provide high quality veterinary care to every pet that comes through our door, but the truth is, we cannot do that if we do not have enough staff to support our efforts or a safe and clean work environment."

A message to our clients- Thank you for your patience as our team works through our hospital closure. We would like to...

Posted by North Shore Animal Hospital on Friday, December 2, 2022

The hospital also said there have been "numerous facilities issues," like sewage backups into the basement.

They're asking clients to reach out for their pet's medical records before their final day on December 16.

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