BROADCASTS.com

The 2022 NAVTA Demographics survey was released during VMX 2023. This week we discuss the findings, actions we can take, and questions for the future.\n\nHosts Dr. Ernie Ward and President-Elect of NAVTA, Beckie Mossor, RVT, take a deep dive into the findings of this critical survey. The last demographics survey was conducted in 2016, and, wow, some things have changed - and others remained, sadly, the same.\n\nThe survey results revealed the following highlights:\n\n\u2022 The average Veterinary Technician is earning 25% more than in 2016.\u2022 More than 70% of Veterinary Technicians have an Associates\u2019 degree, up 16% from 2016.\u2022 More than 1/3 of Veterinary Technicians have student loan debt, averaging $29,700/person.\u2022 One-third of Veterinary Technicians have a second job, most often at full-time.\n\nViewfinders, this is an important discussion for the veterinary profession. We encourage you to share it with your colleagues, discuss your thoughts, and get involved!\n\nRead the full report here.