Career Planning
Career planning is vital for any professional, especially in veterinary medicine. Planning for your future can be stressful and intimidating, but you are not alone.
Why is career planning essential for future success?
Our Career Services team is here to help you attain a rewarding career in the veterinary field. We work collaboratively to design a career plan that aligns with your goals, strengths, and values and find various techniques to attain a healthy lifestyle. Whether you seek career counseling, resume/CV advice, interviewing tips, job search strategies, or professional development opportunities, we are here. Learn how we can help advance your career.
VetCat Career Data
Clinical Practice
$128,059
*AVMA Graduating Senior Survey
Advanced Education Practice
$70,278
*AVMA Graduating Senior Survey
Employment Rate
95%
*Arizona Graduate Survey
Are you preparing for your career but want to tackle debt along the way? Learn more about proactively managing your financial well-being.
| AAVMC Annual Survey Report | DVM Debt | |
|---|---|
| Graduates in the Class of 2023 | 106 |
| Indebted 2023 Graduates | 101 |
| Average Debt | $222,599 |
| Mean Educational Debt of Resident 2023 Graduates | $187,772.00 |
| Mean Educational Debt of Non-Resident 2023 Graduates | $277,946.00 |
Meet our Assistant Director of Career Services, Anais Garcia.
I'm a first-generation college graduate passionate about helping students achieve their professional goals. My focus is to assist students in different facets of their academic careers, from navigating their graduate years and educational requirements to providing them with the resources needed to reach their goals beyond graduation. So let's work together to see how I can help you achieve your professional dreams.
Areas of Support
Veterinary Career Opportunities
The field of veterinary medicine is diverse and offers many employment opportunities. Discover where your passion for veterinary medicine can take you.
Networking Support
Learn how to build your network and set up your foundation for a possible long-term relationship with a colleague or a future employer.
Netiquette
In today's interconnected world, virtual communication is not just an option, sometimes is the only way to connect with others.
Resume & Cover Letters
Discover how to showcase your education, skills, and experience and set yourself apart from other candidates. See how we can help refine your resume.
Interview Preparation
Learn how you can impress your desired employer with your experience and all the incredible assets you would bring to their company. Learn how we can help you prepare.
Job Search & Resources
Whether you are a business looking to hire or a student hoping to find a position, we have resources for you.
Professional Development
We support and provide valuable opportunities and information that supplement our formal curriculum and contribute to each student's educational experience.
Need Additional Career Help?
Our career services focus on educating and empowering students to apply their veterinary & professional skills to achieve their professional aspirations. Can't find what you are looking for or would like more information? Let us know.
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