You’re where you are today because of your education and skills. The question is, where do you want to go tomorrow? Here are the resources to help you thrive, whether in your current job, a new position, or in a new veterinary career path.
Mentorship is a two-way street. There’s so much more to learn even after you start your career as a veterinarian and you have the skills and experience to help your newer colleagues as well.
Connecting with a great mentor can make all the difference in the early years of your career. That's why free mentoring is available to all AVMA members any time in your first 10 years as a veterinarian.
MentorVet Connect is also looking for early-career mentors. You'll receive free training and support from experts. You just need to bring your passion for helping colleagues!
There are many paths that you can take in your veterinary career. Take a moment to explore all of the available opportunities!
From relief practice to disaster work to forensics, there's more than one place to use your veterinary skills. These tools help you understand your many options and find the right fit.
Triage, herd improvement plans, chemistry lab panels—discover how to describe what you’ve learned in clinical practice in terms that apply more universally for a career transition.
Check out the essential guide to defining who you are, where you want to go and how to get there—start here to map out your new vision and plans!
AVMA's My Veterinary Life podcast offers a personal glimpse into the lives of your colleagues. Tune in for inspiring stories from fellow veterinarians about the journeys, challenges, and successes that got them to where they are today. This series is brought to you by the AVMA, in partnership with IDEXX.
If you'd like to explore career options with the U.S. government, start at the AVMA's Veterinary Career Center. This page has an entire section on "Finding veterinary jobs with the federal government."
Interested in spending a year in Washington helping to shape legislation as a scientific advisor? Maybe the answer is an AVMA fellowship!
You’ve committed to the decision to make a change. Now what? Here you'll find all you need to know about resumes, interviews, employee contracts, and more.
You're not just looking for a job. You're looking for the right job in the right place to fit your lifestyle. This tool connects job listings with data about the communities and neighborhoods where they’re located—more information to help you make your best decision.
Shine as a prospective candidate with tips from the AVMA Veterinary Career Center on everything from resume writing to networking and negotiating.
Congrats, you landed an interview! Here are 10 essential tips to help you prove you’re the right person for the job.
Make sure you fully understand your employment contract before signing. This brief overview of compensation structures and contract considerations is invaluable.
Here's how to hit it off with your new coworkers from the get-go!
Clients and coworkers won't care how much you know…until they know how much you care. The “soft” skills of veterinary medicine are important in any career path.
The right words can make all the difference in building stronger client relationships, encouraging compliance, and improving patient outcomes. Here are researched-backed words, phrases, and strategies that resonate with clients.
None of us likes to deliver bad news to a client. This 20-minute webinar helps you prepare so you'll be ready when the time comes. It's free for SAVMA and AVMA members.
Wish you'd had a Grand Rounds session on coping with difficult work situations? Now you do!
In the wise words of Ferris Bueller, “Life moves pretty fast.” Here's how to keep up with licensing while managing the rest of your professional life.
Whether you need to transfer your credentialing history to a new jurisdiction or you're looking for a convenient way to track your CE, the American Association of Veterinary State Boards has you covered.