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What it takes to deflate your career expectations
If Robert Frost had had a career counselor, perhaps he would have taken the road more travelled. At least, that's what recent research suggests. Two new studies show that only when faced with harsh realities do people begin to question their picturesque view of their abilities, and opt for a more beaten-down career path.
New grads make more, study longer
Student debt and starting salaries are up, but new DVMs are still opting to stay in the classroom longer.
CVC Kansas City offers students a great deal
Don't miss out on this bargain registration fee—and the wealth of great networking and job preparation opportunities
Craft an e-fficient resume
Use these tips to make your resume work well online
Tight job market for new veterinary graduates
Veterinary graduates are finding a tighter job market this year than in the past.
A successful career starts with the heart
Acclaimed veterinarian Dr. Marty Becker says pursuing a veterinary career offers the perfect blend of science and soul.
Certified veterinary assistants
Certification for veterinary assistants.
CE Center: Enhance your career online
Make a know-how investment by getting some CE.
Recession may be nearing bedrock
The recession could be running out of steam... maybe.
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Alternative Careers
Case studies: 3 niche practice models
Explore three niche practice models: mobile, relief, and shelter medicine
Incentive programs do little to lure students
You can lead a veterinary student to grant money, but you can't make them drink.
Career: It's a matter of choice
Veterinary students can choose many career paths upon graduation and with severe shortages in some areas, it might be worth taking a look at the road less traveled.
First veterinary forensics program created at UF
A veterinary forensics program, under development by ASPCA and the University of Florida, was unveiled this week.
University of Wisconsin hopes to lure specialists back to school
Madison, Wis. -- The University of Wisconsin-Madison's School of Veterinary Medicine is starting a new campaign to bring former students back to campus - for research.
DVMs Needed to Fill Non-traditional Roles
Few veterinary college graduates pursue field-related jobs outside the companion animal world, despite an increase in degree programs that are tailor made for the purpose.
Sample introductory letter for relief veterinarians
Thinking of becoming a relief doctor? Read a sample letter here or download a Word document of your own.
Q&A: So ... you want to be a relief doctor?
Answers to questions about what it takes to become a locum tenens veterinarian.
40 spays and neuters a day?
On-staff and volunteer veterinarians make this spay-neuter clinic work.
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Assessing Your Options
What it takes to deflate your career expectations
If Robert Frost had had a career counselor, perhaps he would have taken the road more travelled. At least, that's what recent research suggests. Two new studies show that only when faced with harsh realities do people begin to question their picturesque view of their abilities, and opt for a more beaten-down career path.
New grads make more, study longer
Student debt and starting salaries are up, but new DVMs are still opting to stay in the classroom longer.
When it comes to decisions, go with your gut
New study says your instincts may be right.
Use the ARRA to help your business
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) was recently signed into law to help out that all-important sector of the ailing U.S. economy?small business and the middle class.
5 steps to a stress-free day
Ever feel like there aren't enough hours in the workday? By making a few simple adjustments, your never-ending workload can be much more manageable.
Keep your current customers happy, but stay on the lookout for new ones
Paying attention to the fundamentals can get a business through a recession and prepare it to ride the eventual upswell when the economy comes back.
Stress kicks into high gear after job cuts
Post-downsizing stress syndrome is different than day-to-day stress.
Owners: meet associates in the middle
Times are changing, and associates want to find a work-life balance. Maybe we should look to our dental counterparts for inspiration.
NCVEI tool gauges practice profitability
Schaumburg, Ill. — Veterinarians soon will have a new tool to ensure their practice is earning money.
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Salary and Benefits
Before you accept that job...
If you're thinking of pulling up the stakes and moving to another practice in another state, do some number crunching first. Yes, the salary offered looks great, but have you considered how much more you'll have to earn to live the life you want in that city?
What am I worth?
What's fair compensation one year out of veterinary school? I'm currently working at a two-doctor practice. What do I need to know to make an educated decision about whether to renew my contract?
Quietly rolling over a 401(k)
I will be receiving a retirement plan distribution when I change jobs. I intend to roll it over to my new employer's plan and have been told that such a rollover will avoid a 20 percent withholding tax.
Practice owners cut back on raises during this recession
Many team members aren't getting raises this year.
Q&A: Get the raise you deserve
My production as an associate warrants a raise. How do I ask the practice owner?
Production-based pay: An economic necessity
Our immediate future is about 80 watts short of bright.
Should technicians earn $70K?
Here's what a few experts think.
Shawn McVey's two cents
Shawn McVey says a $70,000 salary is possible.
Past NAVTA president speaks up
Julie Legred, CVT, talks about the overwhelming need for veterinary technicians.
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The Job Market
The best job in America
Where does the job of veterinarian rank among a list of top 50 jobs when comparing stress levels, schedule flexibility, and working environments? The job squeaks in at No. 49, nestled between sales engineer (No. 48) and school administrator (No. 50).
Population spikes to fuel veterinary jobs
Veterinarians are well-suited to rise to the very top of public-health organizations.
Where do I go from here?
National Report — Where are the jobs in veterinary medicine?
Veterinarians and veterinary clients are hurting in this economy
As we all wonder when the recession will end, you and your clients say you're feeling the hit.
Where the jobs are: Who's hiring, who's firing
Hiring numbers are down from last year. What does this mean for your practice? Here's a look at how many practices are hiring and what positions they're looking for.
Expert opinions on the economy and its effects on veterinarians
Two experts share their forecasts for the veterinary industry.
Employees reluctant to leave hostile environments
An inhospitable workplace doesn't necessarily mean a new job search for many workers.
Choice veterinary jobs hard to find in tough economy
As new veterinary graduates prepare to enter the work force this month, they are finding that jobs are not as plentiful as they had hoped.
Should technicians earn $70K?
Here's what a few experts think.
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The Perfect Job
Case studies: 3 niche practice models
Explore three niche practice models: mobile, relief, and shelter medicine
Public-health DVM shortage called 'critical'
The dramatic shortage of public-health veterinarians could put the nation at risk.
First veterinary forensics program created at UF
A veterinary forensics program, under development by ASPCA and the University of Florida, was unveiled this week.
Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald: Finding a niche
From what I've seen, there is a piece of the pie for everyone.
University of Wisconsin hopes to lure specialists back to school
Madison, Wis. -- The University of Wisconsin-Madison's School of Veterinary Medicine is starting a new campaign to bring former students back to campus - for research.
Penn Vet, Wharton partner to offer veterinary leadership training
Philadelphia -- The University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine and the Aresty Institute of Executive Education at the Wharton School of Business are teaming up to offer what is being called the Executive Veterinary Leadership Program.
Putting on a happy face
Schaumburg, Ill.— Veterinarians are the most content with their jobs, according to a 2007 member needs assessment survey conducted by the American Veterinary Medical Association.
DVM salaries up since 2005, but trend could be slowing
Veterinary salaries are growing at a higher rate than inflation, according to a new AVMA report.
Red flags: How to spot a lemon
To help protect you from making a bad career move, watch out for these red flags when searching for your next job.
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