The pandemic has turned the world upside down – and the veterinary industry has not been immune. So what veterinary trends have been affected? What might be here to stay – and which ones will fade as we recover?
Here are 5 trends being reported.
More Interest in the Profession
The Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) reports that though they’ve seen steady growth in the number of applicants over the past few years, 2020-21 academic year saw a 19% year-over-year growth from last year – triple the increase of prior years’ growth.
Better Than Average Job Opportunities
The pandemic has skewered many an estimation for job opportunities in the market, but with increases in pet adoption, the planned retirements for baby boomer practitioners and the existing openings for associates, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics job outlook for veterinarians still holds some good news.
Pet Tech Popularity
People aren’t just buying digital tech for themselves, they’re investing in it for their pets, too. Market research firm Packaged Facts reports that unlike many other sectors of the industry, this one has grown. This includes veterinary practice-specific technology to enable telemedicine.