Finding a formula for fair associate veterinarian compensation


Emily Singler reports on “Stay, Please,” the American Animal Hospital Association’s (AAHA) white paper on retention and attrition in the veterinary sector. The top factor for veterinary team members considering leaving practice was fair compensation, the research found. AAHA’s research also found that associate veterinarians and credentialed veterinary technicians are dedicated to veterinary medicine — but not necessarily to a particular practice. As such, it’s necessary to find ways to encourage techs and associate DVMs to stay. This article considers an example of providing fair associate veterinarian compensation and how an experienced practice owner is making it work. 

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