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So, you want to be a veterinarian

Part of my job as the Resident Veterinarian at Broadview is to chat with potential students.  Usually I talk to them about our program, the rigor, hands-on experience, etc.  Lately, there have been a few students that have wanted to chat with me because they can’t decide if they want to be a veterinarian or a veterinary technician.

I have to admit, that I’m always perplexed when I get this question.  Usually, the people asking it are young, and bright eyed.  I can tell that most of them have this idea that becoming a veterinarian is easy, fun, and involves lots of time spend petting and cuddling kitties and puppies that are cute and fluffy.  I want to tell them that deciding between…

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The High Cost of Pursuing a Dream to be a Veterinarian

The increasing cost of higher education and the resultant impact on student debt has received wide attention. Providing free tuition and reducing student debt were among the key proposals of the presidential nominees. However, what is often overlooked is the cost of postgraduate medical education - more specifically veterinary education.

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Accredited veterinary colleges

Accreditation by the AVMA Council on Education® (COE) represents the highest standard of achievement for veterinary medical education. Institutions that earn AVMA COE accreditation confirm a commitment to quality and continuous improvement through a rigorous and comprehensive peer review.

Careers in Veterinary Medicine

Have you ever thought about a career in veterinary medicine? This video will give you an introduction to the different career options available as a veterinarian or Animal Health Technologist in Alberta.

Veterinary Career Network Partners

The Veterinary Career Network (VCN) is an alliance of professional associations with a combined registered membership of over 80,000 veterinary professionals with reach to over 100,000 individuals related to the veterinary profession. The Veterinary Career Network was developed for the veterinary profession and animal health industry by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) in 2006.

Veterinary Medicine Careers

A career, training and jobs guide.

American Veterinary Medical Foundation

Tools to help you transition to your new veterinary career.

Animal-Related Careers

You love animals, you enjoy working with them, but you aren't sure what exactly you want to do with them...or what you can do with them. Fortunately, there are many ways in which you can combine your interest in animals with a paying job.

Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges

Embark on an exciting career path in veterinary medicine, where you can put your knowledge and compassion into practice. Preventing disease and healing animals is at the heart of what veterinarians do. But they also do so much more.

Bureau of Labor Statistics

Employment of veterinarians is expected to grow 36 percent from 2010 to 2020, much faster than the average for all occupations. Job opportunities should be particularly good in government and in farm animal care.

ExploreHealthCareers.org

Veterinarians often work long hours, with well over one-third of full-time workers spending 50 or more hours on the job. Those in group practices may take turns being on call for evening, night, or weekend work; and solo practitioners can work extended and weekend hours, responding to emergencies or squeezing in unexpected appointments.