Food Animal Specialty?

[rgonz23]

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Anyone have an idea of the different jobs food animal specialists do compared to GP vets? And their income? Would it even be worth it to specialize?

 

[CalliopeDVM]

Food Animal Practice is one of the options of gaining certification with the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (ABVP).....it does not require a residency and is pursued by active practitioners (minimum 5 years of clinical practice) who want to improve their knowledge and skills. I know several ABVP diplomats in different areas, but they all did it for personal education and academic achievement, not for improved income. It might make you a more attractive applicant for a job, but they're typically not higher paying jobs.