Mississippi woman 43 (veterinarian) kills two cops - update...not suicide, killed by return fire

[haele]

10. Vet school costs as much as a specialty Med school. Vet pay is half MD pay.

Veterinary Doctors have crushing debt, and a financial setback can easily lose them a practice.
Even if they sign up with a group practice like Benfield or VCA, they still are looking at only $60 - $80 k in their pockets on an annual basis. While their human MD counterpoint is easily taking home 2 to 3 times more.
Their office costs are the same. Their medical equipment and staffing costs are the same. Plus most do overnight boarding, which has it's own issues and costs.
It's a tough job. And they don't make enough to pay off their college bills before it's time to retire.

I don't mind paying my vet one bit. Even if it hurts my household budget.

Haele