Student Resources

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Links of Interest:

AVMA: My Veterinary Life                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Designed for current students, new veterinarians and rising professionals, the site provides resources on career planning (e.g. student externship locator), financial health (e.g. veterinary salary estimator), and career planning (e.g. well being assessment). 

USDA/APHIS Student Programs                                                                                                                                                                                                                          If you’re interested in the humane treatment of animals, keeping animals and plants healthy, working with wildlife, being on the cutting edge of biotechnology, or taking part in global trade negotiations, we have a place for you                               

Zoetis sponsored student-oriented website: VetVance                                                                                         
 VETVANCE has brought together contributors from across the country to impart years of practical experience to help new veterinarians like you establish your career. Their various areas of expertise as well as diverse backgrounds help us to bring you the information you need to handle the non-clinical aspects of your business.  https://www.vetvance.com/

AAVMC Cost Comparison Tool                                                                                                                                                                                                                    The Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges has developed this Cost Comparison Tool to help prospective students further develop a financial plan for veterinary school. As concerns continue to grow about the increasing educational debt held by recent veterinary school graduates, it is imperative that prospective students take time to consider and plan for the costs associated with becoming a veterinarian.

VIN Foundation Student Debt Center: A free resource for all things related to educational debt, in particular, veterinary students' debt. It is made up of the following sections: 

• The Cost of Education Map, which gives a look at the cost of veterinary schools, taking into consideration in-state, out-of-state, and private tuition along with living expenses. 
• The Student Loan Repayment Simulator, an interactive program giving detailed repayment cost comparisons based on anticipated income, family information, total loan amount and repayment plan. A forgiveness planning module also helps those using income-driven repayment plans to understand and plan for the estimated tax consequences of debt forgiveness. 
• WikiDebt, a resource library for all things dealing with educational debt specific to veterinary students and veterinarians.