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Veterinary medicine is an incredibly rewarding field, but let's face it: it's also a challenging one. If you’re a vet student or recent graduate, you’ve probably heard practitioners warn that the journey ahead won’t be easy. They’re not exaggerating. The truth is that some veterinarians do become disengaged or burned out under the pressure, and a number struggle with depression and severe anxiety as a result of job stress. This profession can take a real toll on your well-bei

Being a veterinary student is demanding, and financial stress can easily add to the pressure. Most vet students rely on loans for tuition and graduate with six-figure debt. Learning to budget and save now will not only help you avoid extra debt, but also set you up for financial stability in your career. This guide will walk you through choosing budgeting tools that fit your lifestyle and building an emergency fund for peace of mind. Choosing the Right Budgeting Tool Budgetin

The Financial Challenge of Vet School Veterinary school is an exciting path, but it’s also an expensive one. Tuition, fees, and living expenses for a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program can easily exceed $200,000 over four years . Not surprisingly, many new veterinarians graduate with six-figure student loan debt. In fact, the average vet school borrower owes around $180,000 upon graduation. While scholarships and grants do exist, they only cover a fraction of costs

Imagine you're nearing the end of veterinary school and looking toward your future. Some of your classmates are absolutely certain they will pursue a residency and become board-certified specialists. Others belong to the “no more school for me” camp, they can’t wait to start practicing as general veterinarians and have no intention of doing more training. Then there’s the sizable group in the middle: those on the fence, changing their mind about specialization depending on th