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About Veterinarians /
Employment Outlook 
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Employment OutlookEmployment and practice ownership opportunities for veterinarians are expected to grow similarly to those for all occupations through the year 2005. The number of pets is expected remain stable. Rising incomes and education and the movement of baby boomers into the 34- to 59-year age group, in which pet ownership has been associated, is expected to offset slight declines in the percent of households that own pets. Single adults and senior citizens also have come to appreciate animal companionship. Seemingly, pet owners may be willing to pay for more elective and intensive care than they have in the past. In addition, emphasis on scientific methods of breeding and raising livestock, poultry, and fish and continued support for public health and disease control programs will contribute to the demand for veterinarians. The Advantage of Specializing  Top
The employment outlook is especially good for veterinarians with specialty training.
Demand for specialists in many areas including toxicology, laboratory
animal medicine, and pathology is expected to increase. Most jobs for
specialists will be in metropolitan areas. The need for veterinarians who
concentrate on environmental and public health, aquaculture, and food
animal practice appears to be strong. Veterinary Specialists and Specialty Organizations Statistics Top
Approximately 50% of veterinarians are self employed practice owners. The remainder are employees of private practices, industry, governmental agencies, or schools and universities. Generally, the veterinary medical profession is growing approximately 3% per year. More statistics. Greatest Potential Growth Areas Top
The veterinary profession's greatest potential growth is in positions in which specifications prefer or require postgraduate education in molecular biology, laboratory animal medicine, toxicology, immunology, diagnostic pathology, environmental medicine, or other specialties. Other Professional Directions Top
In addition, the veterinary profession is becoming more involved in aquaculture, comparative medical research, and international disease control and food production programs. AVMA Veterinary Career Center Top
The AVMA Veterinary Career Center brings employers and job seekers the best searching and matching experience available. Here you will find the tools you need to target the perfect job, drawing from our expanded database open to all positions in the veterinary field. AVMA members may also build an online resume, and set up personalized notification agents. |
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