To the ordinary observer, veterinarians may have the best job around: they get to spend all day hanging out with animals, and are further rewarded with a comfortable paycheck. But for many of these workers, the reality contains more stress than a cuddly pup can cure.
Veterinarians and other employees in the industry are saddled with some of the highest student debt balances in the workforce. The average student debt for 2019 vet school graduates was close to $150,000, according to data from the American Veterinary Medical Association, with some reporting debt of over $400,000.
