What's a Swine Vet Worth? AASV Salary Survey Now Under Way

April 19, 2017 — AASV Staff

What's a swine veterinarian worth? Isn't that what we all want to know? Are your salary and benefits comparable to those of your colleagues? Are you paying your associate veterinarians enough to keep them from searching for greener pastures? What do you need to offer a young veterinarian to be competitive with other offers he or she is likely to receive? The answers to these questions start with YOUR participation in the 2017 AASV Salary Survey, now under way!

If you're an "Active" AASV Member (non-retired veterinarian) in the US or Canada, go to www.aasv.org/members (username and password required) to obtain a security code and access the online survey.

The survey requests information about your employment and salary for the 2016 calendar year. It's much simpler and less painful than the income tax returns you just filed!

AASV members are divided into two survey groups, based upon their employment type. The practitioner survey should be completed by those who oversee pig health for a production or genetics company, as well as those engaged in private practice. Members who work for a university, corporation, or government, who are engaged in education, research, technical services, public health, or regulatory work should complete the public/corporate veterinarian survey.

Once the data collection period has ended, the survey results will be pooled and shared with the AASV membership. Responses are confidential and the results are reported in a manner to assure participant anonymity. The more participation, the more valid the results - so do your part and complete the survey today!

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