If you'd like to explore career options with the U.S. government, start at the AVMA's Veterinary Career Center. This page has an entire section on "Finding veterinary jobs with the federal government."
Start your journey to improved professional wellbeing with the Professional Quality of Life (ProQOL) Assessment.
Start your journey to improved professional wellbeing with the Professional Quality of Life (ProQOL) Assessment.
Are you planning to ask for a raise? Thinking about a new job or different career path? Our salary estimator lets you easily explore different scenarios. It’s built specifically for veterinarians in the first 10 years after graduation.
Use this tool to guide salary negotiations or map out different earning scenarios as you begin your veterinary career.
Handling ethical dilemmas can create a special kind of stress. Discover what moral stress is, and find a list of practical strategies to help you address it.
Are you repaying student loans? These resources will help you understand your options.
Dr. Jim Park explains how to make a smooth transition from vet school to practice and includes topics such as contract considerations and how to impress your new boss and clients. Requires AVMA login.
Learn why it's important to stay motivated with your budget during school. This article, written by a veterinary student, explores the impact of debt after graduation.
Elizabeth Johnson, one of the authors of this article, was an extern in the American Veterinary Medical Association’s Veterinary Economics Division. Check out the AVMA Student Externship Locator to learn about the many externship opportunities at the AVMA!