title: Is there a shortage of laboratory animal veterinarians?
abstract: There is evidence of a shortage of qualified laboratory animal veterinarians. Based on conversations with directors of animal care programs and heads of laboratory animal medicine training program, the author explores the problem of attracting veterinary school graduates to the field.
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authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Schub
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D000830:Animals, Laboratory; D002568:Certification; D004520:Education, Veterinary; D006801:Humans; D011361:Professional Competence; D012109:Research Support as Topic; D018634:Veterinarians / Q000600:supply & distribution*