Financial health requires skills that you might not have learned in veterinary school. Use these resources to start off on the right track post-graduation.
Managing student debt doesn't have to be overwhelming or scary. All you need to know about student loans starts here!
Proposals to reshape the federal student loan landscape are under consideration in Washington, and the AVMA is working actively to help lawmakers understand the importance of educational loans to veterinarians and veterinary students. Learn more here about the proposed changes relevant to veterinary borrowers.
Student loan repayment isn’t one-size-fits-all. Before that first payment comes due, get to know your options so you can determine what’s the right plan for you.
The VIN Foundation Student Loan Simulator helps you choose or update the repayment plan that best aligns with your goals. Run "what if" scenarios to see how repayment works and how life choices you may make can impact your plan.
Knowledge is power and checking in is a good thing. Start with the U.S. Department of Education's Federal Student Aid site. You can view your personal loan information, get live chat help, and see the latest updates.
If you’re having a difficult time repaying your veterinary student loans after graduation, it’s important to know your options.
The AVMA Veterinary Salary Estimator can provide you with approximate salary ranges to use as a guide for pay negotiations, budgeting and financial planning.
Use this tool to guide salary negotiations or map out different earning scenarios as you begin your veterinary career.
Congratulations on securing your first job as a veterinarian! Get the most from your new income by upping your financial knowledge and starting good financial habits.
Don’t overlook your financial wellbeing! Check out veterinarian and attorney Dr. Lance Roasa’s 20-minute video to learn ways to improve your financial know-how.
Check out the 20-minute video from Dr. Jess Trichel of Live Oak Bank to learn all you need to know about running a successful business—from owning a practice to managing your individual career!
Start off your veterinary career on the right foot with these financial tips for new veterinary graduates.
This veterinary-specific tool helps you build a personalized profile of your finances so you can evaluate potential salaries, expenses, loans and savings strategies.
The best expense tracker is the one that you're most likely to use consistently. Explore some of the most popular app options here.
Is it better to rent or buy a home? Lease or buy a car? How quickly can you pay off your credit card? Check out these tools to organize your finance plan to meet your goals.
Use this calculator to determine how long it will take to pay off your credit card debt.
Finances play an important role in determining whether a job is the right fit for you. AVMA's JobFIT tool shows cost-of-living, median household income, and housing cost data side-by-side with job offerings to help give you the full picture.
Have you explored your veterinary insurance options recently? Let the AVMA insurance trusts help you protect what matters most.
Looking for malpractice or license defense coverage? Be sure to review your options at PLIT. With PLIT you will not be alone in the event of a claim. The PLIT Trust veterinarians and program professionals are here to support and advocate for you.
To protect your income if you should become sick or injured review your options for disability coverage. Also check out the life insurance products to keep your family financially secure. Learn more about these coverages.