Not all U.S. industry leaders agree on whether there are enough veterinarians to meet pet owner demands for care. Still, veterinary positions* are anticipated to grow 16% by 2029, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Veterinarian scarcity or only a perception of one . . . pet owners dislike waiting.”
Source: Voice of America (VOA), November 6, 2021. Link.
INSIGHTS: *Note the Bureau of Labor Statistics is forecasting veterinary position growth over the next 7 years. This is consistent with routine information describing veterinary nurses and technicians working below their competency level.
Virtual care and better staff utilization are keys to improving more rapid responses to veterinary care requests. Filling gaps in prevention and husbandry education for pet owners would help improve care for animals overall as well.