Workforce study on AVMA priority list St. Louis — The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) announced today that it is in the preliminary stages of designing a study of workforce availability and needs across the veterinary profession.
Anecdotal information received by the association and its leadership reveal conflicting perceptions on whether or not certain disciplines within the profession are experiencing shortages or excesses. A formal, in-depth study of both supply and demand would provide hard data to support future decisions in areas such as education, economic viability and workforce sustainability.
"Statistical study results will help us make the best decisions to address the challenges we face as a profession. It's important to have solid evidence to back up the decisions we make, particularly in these tough economic times," said AVMA President Dr. Larry Kornegay. "We need factual information to make fact-based decisions."
The AVMA Executive Board will be discussing the breadth, importance and urgency of economic issues during a special session to be held August 21-23. The board will be presented with options for the study at that time.
For more information, please visit www.avma.org.
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The AVMA, founded in 1863, is one of the oldest and largest veterinary medical organizations in the world, with more than 81,500 member veterinarians worldwide engaged in a wide variety of professional activities. For more information, visit www.avma.org.
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