Veterinarians take on jaw-dropping levels of student debt, often pay longer than other professions, and face repayment rules that seem anything but fair. Travis Hornsby, founder and CEO of Student Loan Planner and SLP Wealth, joins us in unpacking why veterinarians are often left with the short end of the stick under current student loan rules. He shares how he uncovered this systemic issue and the viral article that started a conversation in the vet world. If you’ve ever felt frustrated by student loans or wondered how to navigate them as a vet, this episode gives you actionable insights and a dose of real talk about what’s broken — and what vets can do to get their own loans on track.

Key moments:

(04:19) Limited lobbying power leaves veterinary medicine at a disadvantage compared to human health care when it comes to student loans

(10:50) Pandemic pet adoptions and retirements have boosted salaries in veterinary medicine

(15:27) New vet schools could flood the labor market, potentially driving incomes down due to increased competition

(20:29) Pet owners are treating animals more like family, increasing demand for high-quality care

Links mentioned in this episode:

• Veterinarians Are Treated Horribly Under Student Loan Rules

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