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Higher debt, lower salaries a continuing concern for grads
The confluence of a weak economy and increasingly high cost to attend veterinary college—forcing most students to take out
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New resource targets veterinary students, recent graduates
Zoetis launched an online resource, Vetvance, Jan. 22 for soon-to-be or recently minted veterinarians.
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The profit margin
Starting July 1, the Department of Education is requiring that degree-granting for-profits prepare students for “gainful employment in a recognized…
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Worth the price of admission?
From 2002-2013, the number of veterinary college applicants increased by more than half—from 4,440 to 6,769, according to figures from the Association…
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Fighting a market failure
Debt among veterinary college graduates is rising at a faster pace than salaries, and the current 2:1 ratio of educational debt to
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Q&A with the AVMA president-elect candidates
Drs. Jan K. Strother and Michael J. Topper describe the challenges and opportunities facing the veterinary profession and explain why they’re ready to…
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Arizona to appeal adverse decision
The AVMA Council on Education has voted to deny a letter of reasonable assurance for the University of Arizona’s proposed School of Veterinary…
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USDA awards $4.4M for food animal, public practice
The Department of Agriculture has offered awards totaling nearly $4.4 million to 48 veterinarians toward repayment of veterinary student loans in…
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Summit paints mixed economic picture for practitioners
There’s good news: Revenues are growing at many veterinary practices.There's mixed news: The AVMA Veterinary Career Center now has more jobs than…
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Legislators seek to end tax on veterinary student loan program
A bipartisan effort to repeal the tax on a Department of Agriculture program that pays off student loan debt for veterinarians working in underserved…
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Arizona program hopes to start in fall 2020
The University of Arizona’s planned Marley Foundation College of Veterinary Medicine has appointed Dr. David Besselsen as interim dean.
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Divided by debt
Income inequality in the U.S. continues to increase and is, in some ways, dividing Americans.
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AVMA backs bills on student loans, debt
The AVMA will lobby to save programs that reduce educational debt and provide access to low-cost loans.
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Veterinary push for Farm Bill, Higher Education Act
Attendees of the AVMA's annual legislative fly-in learned about the policymaking process
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Texas veterinary education expanding, one way or another
Dueling initiatives on how to address veterinary needs in Texas continue to develop.
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Education costs, global roles worry AVMA delegates
Veterinary students are bearing more of the cost of their education as state and federal governments have cut higher education funding.
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USDA awards $7M for loan repayment to address shortage areas
The Department of Agriculture announced in late November that 74 food animal and public health veterinarians will receive educational loan assistance…
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USDA awards $2.9M in 2019 to support rural veterinary services
The Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture announced in December 2019 that it had awarded 16 grants totaling $2.9…
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Board chair embraces veterinary family ties
Dr. Rena Carlson, chair of the AVMA Board of Directors, has held leadership roles since early in her veterinary career. She spoke to JAVMA News about…
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One size doesn’t fit all when it comes to paying veterinarians
JAVMA News talked with a few veterinarians about the pros and cons of existing pay and benefit structures. Some say it’s time for new structures that…
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Agile responses to member needs a priority for AVMA Board chair
Dr. Lori Teller, elected to a one-year term as chair of the AVMA Board of Directors last July, talks about navigating as a leader during a tumultuous…
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Idexx contributes $3.6M to Tuskegee veterinary college
An Idexx Foundation gift to Tuskegee intended to promote diversity in the veterinary field includes nine four-year scholarships and funding for mental…
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AVMA lobbies Congress, virtually
The AVMA hosted its annual legislative fly-in April 21, bringing veterinary students and veterinarians together virtually with their members of…
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Campus tours
Two veterinary colleges in the process of receiving accreditation by the AVMA Council on Education are working to build competency-based curricula and…