A couple recent stories have pointed to the fact that veterinary medicine is a promising career for those seeking long-term job seeking. The recession has taken a particularly heavy toll on construction, finance and real estate jobs, but veterinary medicine remains one of the few bright spots with promising long term trends. The fact that the practice requires certification coupled with the pet poluation in the US helps to offset the negative effects of a shrinking economy.

Here are links to news stories that highlight this trend:

Examiner article

KFOR article