The 2018 dvm360 Student Debt Survey results showed that student debt loads are common through the years. The survey also sought to understand how DVMs are managing this debt and how they feel about it.
Source: DVM 360, November 8, 2018. Link.
INSIGHTS: Take a few minutes to understand the colors in legend. A significant number of DVMs are pinching pennies, not saving for retirement and working longer hours. The youngest are putting off marriage, home- and practice-ownership.
Most enlightening may be the benefits slide which shows a very low number of DVMs receive pet insurance as an employment benefit. If animal health pros don’t use and understand the value of pet insurance, how can we expect pet owners to embrace it.