...However, I know many successful female vets, and despite their small stature and feminine features, they are incredible at their professions! Sure, they may have clients here and there who at first doubt their abilities, but just like any young professional getting started, through time, effort and successful interactions with the clients’ livestock, they’ve proven their value and developed a strong reputation and high level of respect amongst the ranchers in the area. According to AVMA 2010 market research statistics, in the U.S., approximately 6% of veterinarians specialize in equine veterinary medicine; less than 2% of veterinarians practice exclusively on food animals; just over 6% of veterinarians practice predominantly on food animals; and 7% of veterinarians have mixed animal practices. “In comparison, over 67% of veterinarians in the U.S. practice exclusively on companion animals (i.e. dogs, cats, and other small animals). Unfortunately, recent years have seen a shortage of large animal veterinarians entering the workforce. Various government entities, organizations, and rural communities, are pushing to increase the number of large animal veterinarians in this country. A major concern associated with the shortage is the lack of veterinarians relative to the amount of livestock in the U.S.”...more
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