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Why Veterinarians Enter And Leave Rural Practice

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This report details why veterinarian practises remain in a rural setting and why veterinarians are leaving rural practise.

Two reports appearing in the April edition of the Journal of the American Veterinary Association surveyed veterinarians to determine why some practice in a rural setting and why some leave the rural setting. Among the top five reasons cited for entering rural practice, respondents said they wanted to engage in animal care at the herd level.

Among the top five reasons cited for entering rural veterinary practice:

  • Working in animal care at the herd level
  • Working with individual animals
  • Location of family and friends
  • Desire to practice where a community with a need for veterinary care exists

The top five reasons veterinarians cited for leaving rural practice include:

  • Emergency duty
  • Time off
  • Salary
  • Practice atmosphere
  • Family concerns
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Journal of American Veterinary Medicine, Journal of American Veterinary Medicine, 2010 United States (National)

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