With so many people having some kind of pet in their homes, there is always a demand for the services of veterinarians. According to statistics from the American Veterinary Medical Association, 31.6 percent of U.S households have a dog, while 27.3 percent have at least one cat. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 21 to 35 percent job growth between 1996 and 2006. Competition for the field is strong, with only one of every three applicants to one of the 27 accredited veterinary colleges actually accepted in 1996. Cornell University has the closest accredited program to our area.
All states require veterinarians to be licensed.
For licensure, they must have a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree and pass a State board examination. Copyright 2000 Rochester Democrat and Chronicle.