In celebration of World Veterinary Day, Petplan pet insurance takes a closer look at the veterinary profession and those who devote themselves tirelessly to our furry friends.

1. female male
USA
BRAZIL
SOUTH AFRICA
FRANCE
UK
AUSTRALIA
CANADA JAPAN
99.7
70
12.5
16.7
35.4
18.9
10
2.7
number of veterinarians
number of pets (cats & dogs)
vet to pet ratio
veterinary education
average starting salary for vets
# of vet schools # of years in vet school
dogs cats (NUMBERS IN MILLIONS)
1.5–2.0%
INSURED
44.0%
INSURED
1.8%
INSURED
2.8%
INSURED
1.0%
INSURED
>1.0%
INSURED
(NUMBERS IN THOUSANDS)
=100 graduates# of graduates annually
(IN U.S. DOLLARS)
$36,000–57,000
$3,000–21,000
$45,000–65,000
$67,000
$47,000
*schools in England and Scotland **number of admitted students
gender data not available
=100 pets= 1 veterinarian
14.6
17
19
21.5
5.8
9.4
47
178.9
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VETS & PETS
In celebration of World Veterinary Day, Petplan pet insurance takes a closer look at the
veterinary profession and those who devote themselves tirelessly to our furry friends.
around the world
120
1
2
5
4
3
30
1
2
4
3
5
1
2
4
3
16
1
2
5
4
3
6
4
1
2
5
4
3
**
1
1
2
5
4
3
6
**
8*
1
2
4
3
5–6
7
1
2
4
3
5–6
TOTAL
TOTAL
TOTAL
TOTAL
TOTAL
TOTAL
TOTAL
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Australia: 2010, Australian Veterinary Association; 2014, Australian Veterinary Association; 2013, Australian Veterinary Network
Brazil: 2014, Petplan Brazil; 2004, Journal of Veterinary Education
Canada: 2014, Canadian Veterinary Medical Association
France: 2011, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada; 2012, Ordre National Des Veterinaires; 2008, Finaccord Pet Metrics Survey
Japan: 2013, Japan Veterinary Medical Association; 2012, Anicom Holdings, Inc.
South Africa: 2007, World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA); 2008, OIE Conference on Vet Medicinal Products in Africa; 2014, University of Pretoria,
2012, Hillcrest Veterinary Hospital
UK: 2013, Pet Food Manufacturers Association; 2013, Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons; 2014, British Veterinary Association; 2012, The Universities
and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS); (2013,Society of Practising Veterinary Surgeons (SPVS); 2013, DataMonitor Report
USA: 2013, American Veterinary Medical Association; 2012, American Veterinary Medical Association; 2014, Associate of American Veterinary Medicine Colleges;
2013, U.S. News
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