The number of veterinarians working in the United States has grown dramatically during the past 15 years. In 2000, veterinarians held approximately 59,000 jobs. According to American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), there were 108,427 positions held by U.S. veterinarians in 2015, more than a 100% increase.
These numbers illustrate that although fewer overall veterinarians work in industry as opposed to working in private practice, they earn more in average salary. In fact, those who work in industry earn an average of $23,000 more than those who do not.
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