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The Financial Reality Of A Career In Veterinary Medicine For Kentucky Residents, Shelby Ackermann
The Financial Reality Of A Career In Veterinary Medicine For Kentucky Residents, Shelby Ackermann
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The financial burden of a veterinary medical education continues to increase with rising tuition prices. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, the average educational debt of a veterinary student graduating in 2020 was approximately $157,000 (Bain, 2020). Studies published by the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association suggest that suicide rates among veterinarians are higher than that of the general population and list debt as a primary contributing factor. The purpose of this project is to expose students to the financial reality of veterinary medicine, increase awareness of financial and career opportunities, and compile information gathered from interviews …