Reports Detail Why Veterinarians Enter, Leave Rural Practice
Submitted on Apr 19, 2010 (Original item from 2010)
Farmed Animals | Animal Welfare or Living Conditions | Farming Practices
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Short Description:
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.
Abstract:
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
Spot Check Number:
1351
Sponsor:
Journal of American Veterinary Medicine
Animal Type:
Farm Animals
Record Type:
News Article
Research Method:
Unknown or Not Applicable
Geographic Region:
United States National
Number of Participants:
Unknown
Population Descriptors:
Rural veterinarians
Year Conducted:
2010
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