They say that there is a real shortage of vets and knowledgeable workers now, more than ever, because Americans' have gone "to the dogs and cats" literallyMore people are owning, and spending more money on "household pets" than ever before. When he tells me what people (we're not talking rich here) are willing to pay him to try to keep an older animal going when they should be put out of their misery, it just blows my mind
Says it is one of the most "sure" fields to get into in this economy.
I am sorry but they are absolutely wrong. A recent study by the AVMA determined there is an excess capacity of 20% of Veterinarians and growing. Your being blown away by what people spend is a clear indication that the "average" person has little interest in spending a reasonable amount (compared to the time, effort and cost of care) on their pets. As this over supply begins to impact Veterinarians on their bottom line they will have no recourse but to cut costs and the greatest cost to ANY small business is payroll.
