A Glimpse Inside One of the Biggest Volunteer Canine Blood Banks in the Country with Jocelyn Pratt
Release Date: 07/30/2021
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info_outlineHumans aren’t the only ones who need blood in an emergency. Blood is also a vital resource when providing veterinary care, but where does it come from? In this episode, the director of Blue Ridge Veterinary Blood Bank Jocelyn Pratt discusses the challenges they've faced both before and after the pandemic.
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