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For veterinary medicine, a jobseekers’ market
Veterinary professionals are in high demand – and have been for more than two years.
JAVMA news
Market improving, but value of veterinary degree unclear
AVMA economists predict an improving market for veterinary services over the next several years.
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New economic report examines the market for veterinary education
The AVMA & AAVMC (Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges) today released the 2016 Report on the Market for Veterinary Education,…
AVMA news
Report: Animal health industry experiencing highly competitive labor market
A new report from Brakke Consulting shows more than half the U.S. animal health industry saw a higher employee turnover rate in 2022.
Reports and statistics
Providing economic insights and market data, AVMA reports and data inform discussions on the most pressing issues facing veterinary medicine.
AVMA news
Veterinarian salaries struggle to keep up with inflation
Unlike new veterinarians, overall veterinary incomes haven’t quite caught up to prerecession levels, said Charlotte McKay, AVMA associate director for…
U.S. veterinarian numbers 2019
Market research data: View U.S. veterinary positions as of December 31, 2019.
U.S. veterinarian numbers 2015
Market research data: View U.S. Veterinary positions as of December 31, 2015.
U.S. veterinarian numbers 2014
Market research data: View U.S. Veterinary positions as of December 31, 2014.
U.S. veterinarian numbers 2017
Market research data: View U.S. Veterinary positions as of December 31, 2017.
U.S. veterinarian numbers 2016
Market research data: View U.S. veterinary positions as of December 31, 2016.
U.S. veterinarian numbers 2013
Market research data: View U.S. veterinary positions as of December 31, 2013.
AVMA news
Keep in good financial health with sessions from AVMA economics team
Members of the AVMA Veterinary Economics Division will give three presentations on Saturday, July 30, at AVMA Convention 2022 for in-person attendees…
AVMA news
Increasing efficiency, salaries can help practices retain employees
To help mitigate employee attrition and increase retention, Frederic Ouedraogo, PhD, an AVMA senior economist and associate director in the Veterinary…
AVMA membership data 2015
Market research data: View AVMA membership by species category, employment type, and medical discipline as of December 31, 2015.
Veterinary specialists 2019
Market research data: View U.S. veterinarians with various board certifications from AVMA-recognized veterinary specialty organizations as of…
U.S. veterinarians 2020
Market research data: View U.S. veterinary employment statistics by species category, employment type, and medical discipline as of December 31, 2020.…
Veterinary specialists 2017
Market research data: View the number of U.S. veterinarians with various board certifications from AVMA-recognized veterinary specialty organizations…
Veterinary specialists 2013
Market research data: U.S. veterinarians who hold various board certifications from AVMA-recognized veterinary specialty organizations as of Dec. 2013
AVMA news
Veterinarian employers require innovative solutions to attract, retain staff members
To recruit, hire, and retain in this new environment, says Charlotte Hansen, AVMA assistant director for statistical analysis, employers will need to…
Veterinary economics
The AVMA has for years been a trusted source of comprehensive economic data and analysis for the veterinary marketplace. Our economic research informs…
JAVMA news
Plant-based burgers see big year, but meat sales also rise
Expert says demand for veterinarians’ services unlikely to decline
AVMA news
FTC chair discusses veterinary trends at AVMA economic meeting
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Lina Khan addressed noncompete agreements, mergers, and private equity acquisitions at the opening of the AVMA…
JAVMA news
Words of wisdom on how to flourish in practice
The 2019 AVMA Economic Summit included a series of lectures in which professionals and a student shared three tips each on how to thrive in veterinary…