Can you afford to pay for vet school? You probably can’t cover the cost unless you take out high dollar student loans. If you are planning to pursue veterinary medicine you need to be prepared for this financial reality. Nearly ninety percent of 2015 veterinary graduates reported in a new survey
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AVMA Launches Free Animal Health Database
The American Veterinary Medical Association is now offering free access to the AVMA Animal Health Studies Database (AAHSD), a resource designed to connect veterinary patients to clinical research studies. Veterinarians and pet owners are able to search the database to find research studies in which their patients might be eligible
What Brexit Means for UK Veterinarians
The United Kingdom has chosen to leave the European Union after a referendum widely known as the “Brexit” vote. The decision is expected to impact many industries, including veterinary medicine, though the official separation will not occur for approximately two years due to a negotiation process. News of the vote
Wildlife Veterinarian Career Overview
A wildlife vet specializes in the treatment of various wildlife species (either focusing on native wildlife or exotic species kept in zoo collections). Duties Wildlife veterinarians are licensed practitioners that have the training and experience to treat many different types of non-domestic species including birds, reptiles, mammals, and amphibians. The specific daily duties
AVMA Salary Calculator Docks First Year Female Vet Earnings
The American Veterinary Medical Association recently released a salary calculator designed to help veterinary students determine how much they would likely earn in their first year of practice. The calculator program compiles information on many different data points including the vet’s area of specialization (i.e. food animal vs companion animal