How to Research Salary Ranges and Benefits for a Veterinarian
- 1). Familiarize yourself with the field by accessing official veterinary Web sites like the American Veterinary Medical Association at AVMA.org.
- 2). Read the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association (JAVMA) online on a regular basis.
- 3). Contact vets you know for their appraisal of the career and its benefits.
- 4). Realize that for many vets, being able to work with animals is a major benefit.
- 5). Investigate a career as a vet for farm animals. The competition is not as strong for vets in rural areas.
- 6). Remember that vets who own their own practice are responsible for all overhead expenses.