Best Place in the world for a veterinarian (upkeep, live)

[Razor123]

Hi all.
I've always hoped to be a vet, and i just wanted to be a little curious here and ask where would you say the place in the WORLD would be for job oppurtinities for a vet. I would guess NSW, Australia but I could be wrong and wanted to know what u people would say.

[eskercurve]

India.

They worship cows and let them roam the streets in many places. And they let rhesus monkeys, and other animals, roam free too. Abundance of animals + lack of desire to kill them = huge need for vets.

And they have amazing curries for vegetarians.

[Thomas R.]

Do you want to be small-animal, large-animal, or both? I ask because, from what I recall of my uncle, some vets do specialize one way or the other. If you're large animal I think a nation with lots of livestock might be the thing.

For large animal New Zealand looks like it might be good as they have a high number of both sheep and cows per-person.

Cows outnumber people in New Zealand - Telegraph

For small animals (cats, dogs, etc) the things I'm finding indicate it might well be the US. Americans spend a good deal on their pets. By one estimate the average American dog or cat has more per-capita consumption, dollars spent on their upkeep, than the average Pakistani.

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[Razor123]

I guess I should've been more specific-a vet for Vivarium Pets(birds, reptiles, amphibians, etc. ). I thought Australia would have the most opportunity for that sort of vet( alot of Vivarium pets are from Aussie)

[Thomas R.]

Ahh, yeah Australia likely would be good for that.

[cincykc]

You want to go where people have pets, and want to spend money on their pets. Otherwise there will be no job opportunities for a veterinarian. Unless of course you want to be a volunteer vet, contributing to the greater good of the animal world.

USA, Western Europe, Canada, and Australia will be your options.

[meet4]

Turkey obviously

[Razor123]

A little more specific-if in the USA, where? I know this is the world section, but I don't think I should make a new thread just to narrow the choice.

[AnthonyB]

Originally Posted by Razor123

A little more specific-if in the USA, where? I know this is the world section, but I don't think I should make a new thread just to narrow the choice.

Anywhere with money -coastal regions.

[Razor123]

Alright, what about where in Europe? Same?