{"id":1482,"date":"2020-05-22T13:15:28","date_gmt":"2020-05-22T12:15:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/?p=1482"},"modified":"2024-02-18T18:27:28","modified_gmt":"2024-02-18T18:27:28","slug":"veterinarian-stats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/veterinarian-stats\/","title":{"rendered":"29 Eye-Opening Veterinarian Stats (2024 UPDATE)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A career in veterinary medicine might sound like a dream job for animal lovers. But is being a vet all it\u2019s cracked up to be? What do <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">veterinarian stats<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> tell us?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just like any other medical profession, the path to becoming a vet isn&#8217;t easy. Nor are the challenges and the stress that these professionals deal with daily. Nevertheless, veterinarians report high levels of job satisfaction.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Discover more about veterinarians from fantastic and informative facts and stats we&#8217;ve compiled for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id='top-10vet-statistics'><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Top 10<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vet Statistics<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Vets held around <a href=\"#89,200 jobs in 2019\">89,200 jobs in 2019<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">The <a href=\"#average annual veterinarian salary\">average annual veterinarian salary<\/a> was $95,460 in May 2019.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Vet practices saw a <a href=\"#$17,000 shortfall during the COVID\">$17,000 shortfall during the COVID<\/a> lockdown in April 2020.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">As of 2019, there were <a href=\"#13,323 veterinary students\">13,323 veterinary students<\/a> in the US.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">77% of veterinarians are <a href=\"#companion animal vets\">companion animal vets<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">As of 2017, 5.7% of vets <a href=\"#work only with horses\">work only with horses<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#79% of veterinarians work full-time\">79% of veterinarians work full-time<\/a>, and 21% work part-time.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">It\u2019s estimated the <a href=\"#pet industry reached $99 billion\">pet industry reached $99 billion<\/a> in 2020.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">The <a href=\"#average cost of a physical exam\">average cost of a physical exam<\/a> ranges between $45 and $55.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Over <a href=\"#60% of vets\">60% of vets<\/a> in the US are women.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Veterinarians are well paid and get to work in diverse environments with patients of all species, shapes, and sizes. But there\u2019s so much more we bet you didn\u2019t know. Keep scrolling to discover more about this profession!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id='general-facts-on-veterinarians'><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Facts on Veterinarians<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Did you know that<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/pet-ownership-statistics\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">over 85 million families in the United States own at least one pet<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and that more than 90% of owners think of their companions as members of the family?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With these stats in mind, it&#8217;s not surprising that pet owners are so concerned with proper pet care or that veterinarian jobs are on the rise.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='1-vets-held-around-89200-jobs-in-2019'><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Vets held around 89,200 jobs in 2019.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(BLS)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Judging by <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how many veterinarians<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> were employed in<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the U.S.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2018<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, demand for vets has increased.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They had increased from 84,200 in 2018, and it&#8217;s expected there will be 14,200 more veterinarians by 2029. If you are one and looking for a job, <a href=\"https:\/\/jooble.org\/jobs-veterinarian\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jooble has many veterinarian job opportunities<\/a> to choose from.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='2-job-prospects-for-veterinarians-are-looking-up'><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Job prospects for veterinarians are looking up.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(BLS)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The number of vets in the USA is projected to grow by 16% between 2019 and 2029. This is faster than the average for other occupations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Veterinarian medicine has advanced considerably in recent years. Moreover, consumer spending on pets has also increased. These two factors contribute to the fast-growing <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">veterinarian job outlook<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2019<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and beyond.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='3-500-counties-in-the-us-are-underserved-by-veterinarians-mostly-in-rural-areas'><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. 500 counties in the US are underserved by veterinarians, mostly in rural areas.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Successful Farming)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the main reasons for the insufficient number of vets in rural areas includes lower salaries. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They aren\u2019t enough to pay off the average $143,000 student debt of veterinarians. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It also lacks interest. Only 10% of seniors at veterinary colleges are interested in food animal medicine.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='4-the-median-annual-veterinarian-salary-amounted-to-95460-in-may-2019'><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. The median annual <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">veterinarian salary<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> amounted to $95,460 in May 2019.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(BLS)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vets hired by social advocacy organizations earn the highest salary \u2014 $97,010. Although those employed by veterinary services aren\u2019t far behind \u2014 their median annual wage was $95,500.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Government-employed and animal doctors providing educational services in schools and universities make an average of $90,500 and $80,800 a year, respectively.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='5-the-average-cash-shortfall-across-all-vet-practices-was-17000-during-the-coronavirus-lockdown-in-april-2020'><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. The average cash shortfall across all vet practices was $17,000 during the Coronavirus lockdown in April 2020.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(AVMA)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Almost all practices reported lower revenue during the Covid-19 pandemic compared to the previous year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There has also been a significant decline in patients due to precautionary measures of operational strategies and vet practices. Naturally, this led to lower average revenue.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id='veterinarian-education-stats'><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Veterinarian Education Stats<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To practice as a veterinarian in the US, one<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/healthcare\/veterinarians.htm#tab-4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> must complete a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or VMD) degree<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Veterinary schools are pretty competitive. Most of them favor applicants with a bachelor&#8217;s degree. Or at least some previous experience working with animals in vet clinics, farms, or shelters.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='6-as-of-2019-there-were-13323-veterinary-students-in-the-us'><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. As of 2019, there were 13,323 veterinary students in the US.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(AVMA, AAVMC)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vet school acceptance statistics reveal that this is an increase of 2.3% from the previous year<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Around 3,000 students complete their education from colleges of veterinary medicine (CVMs) in the US every year.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='7-there-are-32-veterinary-medicine-schools-or-colleges-in-the-us'><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7. There are 32 veterinary medicine schools or colleges in the US.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(AAVMC)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The low number of CVMs across the country has fueled the myth that getting into veterinary medicine college is difficult. However, almost half of the candidates who apply end up attending courses.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='8-median-tuition-fees-amount-to-32000-for-in-state-students-and-53000-for-out-of-state-students-veterinarian-facts-and-information-on-educational-costs-show'><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8. Median tuition fees amount to $32,000 for in-state students and $53,000 for out-of-state students, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">veterinarian facts and information<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on educational costs show.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(AAVMC, World Scholarship Forum)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The estimated costs for four years of veterinary school range from $148,807 to $407,983. These include tuition, fees, and average living expenses, meaning that they vary significantly from state to state.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='9-over-16500-veterinarians-have-been-awarded-diplomate-status-board-certification-by-at-least-one-of-the-22-avma-recognized-veterinary-specialty-organizations'><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9. Over 16,500 veterinarians have been awarded Diplomate status (board certification) by at least one of the 22 AVMA-Recognized Veterinary Specialty Organizations.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(AVMA, ACVECC, The Balance Careers)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vet facts<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> show that animal doctors need to complete a three-year residency program after graduating from a veterinary school to get board-certified.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Board certification is a demanding undertaking. Yet salaries for board-certified vets are consistently higher than those who hold a regular DVM degree, so it&#8217;s well worth the trouble.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='10-there-are-41-avma-recognized-veterinary-specialties-for-professionals-who-want-additional-education'><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10. There are 41 AVMA-Recognized Veterinary Specialties for professionals who want additional education.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(AVMA, The Balance Careers)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After achieving board certification, vets can move on to specialty areas, such as nutrition, internal medicine, and surgery.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the 2011 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AVMA report on veterinary compensation<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, ophthalmology is the highest paying veterinary specialty. The highest median yearly income recorded in this area was $199,000.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id='what-do-vets-do'><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Do Vets Do?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.careerexplorer.com\/careers\/questions\/138\/are-there-different-types-of-veterinarians\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">several types of veterinarians<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the most common ones being companion animal vets.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These vets mainly treat cats and dogs, although veterinarians who work in clinical practices take care of various animals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are also food animal vets, who work with farm animals, and research veterinarians \u2014 focused on diseases affecting both animals and humans.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='11-the-majority-of-vets-work-in-private-clinics-and-hospitals'><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11. The majority of vets work in private clinics and hospitals.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(BLS)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">working conditions of a veterinarian<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can vary from farms and zoos to private clinics. Veterinary services employ the most significant number of vets (76%).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[visualizer id=&#8221;2178&#8243;]<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They&#8217;re followed by self-employed veterinarians (14%) and the government (3%). Social advocacy organizations and education services employ only 1% of vets each.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='12-77-of-veterinarians-are-companion-animal-vets'><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12. 77% of veterinarians are companion animal vets.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Career Cornerstone Center)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not all vets treat cats and dogs, though.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Around 16% of veterinarians work in private and mixed animal practices. Well-known <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">veterinarian facts about the job<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> show that they deal with a<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/pet-statistics\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wide variety of pets<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and farm animals, and wild animals.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='13-as-of-2017-5-7-of-vets-work-only-with-horses'><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13. As of 2017, 5.7% of vets work only with horses.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(The Balance Careers)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Equine vets account for around 4,000 of all veterinarians in the US, whereas an additional 4,220 vets work in mixed animal practices.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/horse-statistics\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Almost half of the equine vets in the US deal with performance horses.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 id='14-the-number-of-veterinary-clinics-in-the-us-ranges-between-28000-and-32000'><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14. The <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">number of veterinary clinics<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the US ranges between 28,000 and 32,000.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(AVMA, Successful Farming)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mars Inc., the company that owns M&amp;Ms, Pedigree, and Iams, is the biggest employer of vets worldwide.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mars Inc. owns over 2,000 veterinary hospitals in America and Europe and employs more than 50,000 veterinarians.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As with everything else, corporations seem to be taking over veterinary practices. Approximately 3,500 practices in the US are corporate-owned.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='15-79-of-veterinarians-work-full-time-and-21-work-part-time'><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15. 79% of veterinarians work full-time and 21% work part-time<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(CareerExplorer, BLS)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most vets work 40 hours a week. However, many of them also work nights and weekends. They are often called in outside working hours to deal with an emergency.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id='pet-owners-and-veterinarians'><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pet Owners and Veterinarians<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vets are the most crucial ally pet owners have when it comes to providing the best possible pet care for their beloved companions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many pet parents might cringe at vet bills.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Still, they should remember one of the most basic <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">facts about veterinarians<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and pet welfare \u2014 regular checkups and vaccines can help prevent many diseases affecting both animals and people.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='16-it%e2%80%99s-estimated-the-pet-industry-reached-99-billion-in-2020'><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16. It\u2019s estimated the pet industry reached $99 billion in 2020.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(APPA)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The amount of money owners spend on furry friends rose from $95.7 billion in 2019 to a staggering $99 billion in 2020.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spending on vet care and product sales amounted to $30.2 billion in 2020. It was ranked third in overall pet expenditure, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">veterinarian facts<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and figures on pet spending reveal.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='17-the-average-cost-of-a-physical-exam-ranges-between-45-and-55'><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17. The average cost of a physical exam ranges between $45 and $55.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Wellness Pet Food)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A routine annual veterinary exam&#8217;s average cost is between $200 and $400 for dogs and from $90 to $200 for felines.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, the actual expenses lie in unexpected diagnoses or unpredicted events, such as accidents, injuries, and diseases.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A veterinarian might charge $1,000 or more for emergency treatment.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='18-dental-disease-is-the-most-expensive-health-cost-for-canine-owners-veterinary-statistics-show'><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18. Dental disease is the most expensive health cost for canine owners, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">veterinary statistics<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> show.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Wag, SPOT Pet Insurance)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Merely one dental disease treatment for dogs can cost up to $3,000.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the other hand, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/cat-statistics\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cat ownership statistics<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> reveal diabetes is the costliest condition for cat owners. The expenses are as high as $3,500 per feline.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='19-owners-should-take-adult-pets-to-the-vet-for-regular-checkups-at-least-once-a-year'><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19. Owners should take adult pets to the vet for regular checkups at least once a year.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(WebMD)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pets aged one to 10 years should have <a href=\"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/dog-care\/\">at least one yearly checkup<\/a> with their chosen <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">veterinarians. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Two annual checkups are recommended for senior pets. Whereas kittens and puppies should visit the vet every three to four weeks until they are four months old.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='20-36-of-dog-owners-and-31-of-cat-owners-bought-a-dry-pet-food-brand-in-2019-based-on-their-vets-recommendation'><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20. 36% of dog owners and 31% of cat owners bought a dry pet food brand in 2019 based on their vet&#8217;s recommendation.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Petfood Forum, VetConnection)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, across the pond, 94% of British people said that they trust vets completely, making them more trustworthy than GPs and dentists.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id='interesting-facts-about-veterinarians'><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interesting Facts About Veterinarians<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A little-known fact about vets: the term veterinarian comes from the Latin word <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">veterinae, <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">which means \u201cworking animals\u201d when translated.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moreover, it was first used in print by Thomas Browne back in 1646.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s check out some more fun info on vets.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='21-the-first-veterinary-school-opened-in-lyons-france-in-1761-marking-the-official-start-of-veterinary-medicine'><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21. The first veterinary school opened in Lyons, France, in 1761, marking the official start of veterinary medicine.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(SGU)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It was founded by Dr. Claude Bourgelat. His initial motivation for establishing the school was preventing the spread of a deadly livestock disease known as rinderpest<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='22-just-like-human-doctors-vets-must-also-take-an-oath'><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">22. Just like human doctors, vets must also take an oath.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(AVMA)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When veterinarians finish school, they need to make an oath promising that they will use their skills and knowledge to benefit and protect animals.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='23-veterinarians-have-a-high-degree-of-job-satisfaction'><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">23. Veterinarians have a high degree of job satisfaction.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(AVMA)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An older 2008 study revealed that veterinarians scored a 3.55 job satisfaction rating, which is well above the average of 3.30.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interestingly, food animal veterinarians had the highest level of job satisfaction \u2014 3.69.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='24-over-60-of-vets-in-the-us-are-women'><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">24. Over 60% of vets in the US are women.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Successful Farming, AVMA)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How many veterinarians are there in the U.S. 2018<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by gender?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[visualizer id=&#8221;2180&#8243;]<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A total of\u00a0 69,908 female vets, as opposed to just 43,345 male veterinarians, treat animals in the US.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id='faq'><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FAQ<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 id='25-what-is-the-highest-paying-state-for-veterinarians'><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is the highest paying state for veterinarians?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Texas pays vets the most with a mean annual salary of $125,280. Moreover, the highest paying city in Texas, and the entire US, is Sherman. Sherman\u2019s vets have a median yearly salary of $210,960.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='26-how-many-animals-does-a-vet-see-a-day'><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">26. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How many animals does a vet see a day?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The number of patients a vet sees a day depends on many factors. The most important one is how much time a veterinarian allocates to each patient.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For instance, a vet that sees 40 patients a day should examine an animal every 15 minutes for 8 hours without a break.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other factors include the seriousness of the condition, the vet&#8217;s working pace, and the number of walk-ins.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='27-what-is-the-average-age-of-a-veterinarian'><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">27. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is the average age of a veterinarian?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The average age for a vet is 44.5.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interestingly, male vets are 8.36 older than female ones \u2014 the median age for male vets is 49.9 and 41.5 for female veterinarians.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='28-how-long-is-veterinary-school'><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">28. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How long is veterinary school?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A veterinary medicine program usually takes four years to complete.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That&#8217;s three years of classroom, lab, and clinical work and a year of clinical rotations in a veterinary hospital or medical center.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='29-what-is-the-best-part-of-being-a-veterinarian'><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">29. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is the best part of being a veterinarian?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most vets would say that the list of good things for being a vet is endless. Still, many veterinarians agree that helping sick animals is one of <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">best parts of the job.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Developing a strong bond with the community or doing ground-breaking research are just some of the many other positive aspects of this line of work.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id='final-thoughts'><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Final Thoughts<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hopefully, these <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">veterinarian stats<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> gave you a better idea of what it takes to be a vet and some of the risks and rewards they face in their line of work.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perhaps these facts will inspire you to pursue a career in veterinary medicine. Or they just might help you gain a greater appreciation of vets and the role they play in the lives of both pets and owners.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes that\u2019s more than enough to make these professionals happy.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='sources'><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sources<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aavmc.org\/media-faqs.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AAVMC<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.americanpetproducts.org\/press_industrytrends.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">APPA<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.avma.org\/javma-news\/2018-12-01\/corporatization-veterinary-medicine\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AVMA<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.avma.org\/policies\/veterinarians-oath\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AVMA<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.avma.org\/javma-news\/2008-12-15\/survey-says-veterinarians-their-jobs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AVMA<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.avma.org\/resources-tools\/reports-statistics\/market-research-statistics-us-veterinarians-2018\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AVMA<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.avma.org\/javma-news\/2019-05-15\/veterinary-student-population-numbers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AVMA<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.avma.org\/education\/veterinary-specialties\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AVMA<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.avma.org\/resources-tools\/animal-health-and-welfare\/covid-19\/covid-19-impact-veterinary-practices\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AVMA<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/healthcare\/veterinarians.htm#tab-4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BLS<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.careercornerstone.org\/veterinarian\/veterinarian.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Career Cornerstone Center<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.careerexplorer.com\/careers\/veterinarian\/demographics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CareerExplorer<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.careervillage.org\/questions\/183250\/what-is-the-best-part-about-being-a-veterinarian\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CareerVillage<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/datausa.io\/profile\/soc\/veterinarians#employment\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Data USA<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.petfoodforumevents.com\/news\/pet-owners-trust-veterinarians-food-purchasing-advice-revealed-petfood-forum-2018-speaker\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Petfood Forum<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sgu.edu\/blog\/veterinary\/james-herriot-and-other-famous-veterinarians\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SGU<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/spotpetins.com\/2020\/11\/17\/the-cost-of-cat-diabetes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SPOT Pet Insurance<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.agriculture.com\/livestock\/call-the-vet-rural-veterinary-medicine-is-struggling\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Successful Farming<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebalancecareers.com\/equine-veterinarian-125796\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Balance Careers<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebalancecareers.com\/veterinary-specialist-salary-125665\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Balance Careers<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/money.usnews.com\/careers\/best-jobs\/veterinarian\/salary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USN<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vetconnection.co.uk\/90-uk-pet-owners-trust-their-vet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">VetConnection<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.vin.com\/default.aspx?pid=210&amp;Id=5387398&amp;useobjecttypeid=10&amp;fromVINNEWSASPX=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">VIN<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wagwalking.com\/treatment\/periodontal-treatment\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wag<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pets.webmd.com\/features\/your-pet-veterinarian#1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WebMD<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellnesspetfood.com\/our-community\/wellness-blog\/health-nutrition\/general-care\/average-cost-taking-your-pet-veterinarian\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wellness Pet Food<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/worldscholarshipforum.com\/dvm-degree\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">World Scholarship Forum<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><script 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