Hey all,
I'm considering specializing in veterinary ophthalmology after vet school. I was able to shadow a vet ophthalmologist, and her job seemed pretty cool. However, there were not enough referrals in the small town we are in to keep her busy for 40+ hours a week, so she ended up driving to the neighboring urban area to get enough work. Hypothetically, could one practice as a general DVM for part of the week and then practice as an ophthalmology specialist for the rest? Or once you specialize, is that the only area of medicine that you are allowed to work in?
Cheers,
I'm considering specializing in veterinary ophthalmology after vet school. I was able to shadow a vet ophthalmologist, and her job seemed pretty cool. However, there were not enough referrals in the small town we are in to keep her busy for 40+ hours a week, so she ended up driving to the neighboring urban area to get enough work. Hypothetically, could one practice as a general DVM for part of the week and then practice as an ophthalmology specialist for the rest? Or once you specialize, is that the only area of medicine that you are allowed to work in?
Cheers,