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Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association2019; 255(11); 1270-1282; doi: 10.2460/javma.255.11.1270

Demographics, measures of professional achievement, and gender differences for diplomates of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons in 2015.

Abstract: To characterize elements of employment, professional success, and personal life for American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS) diplomates and identify elements of practice that may serve as barriers to work-life balance or affect men and women differently. 836 ACVS diplomates. An 81-item questionnaire was sent to 1,450 ACVS diplomates in 2015 via email and conducted by means of an online platform. Responses were analyzed to identify associations among selected variables. The survey response rate was 58% (836/1,450). The median age category among respondents was 41 to 45 years. The ratio of male to female diplomates was equivalent among those < 40 years old. Respondents in small animal private practice worked the fewest number of hours; those in equine or large animal private practice worked the most and had the most on-call responsibility. Women were more likely than men to be employed in academia. In both private practice and academia, respondents in small animal practice earned more than did those in equine or large animal practice, and women earned less than did men, even after adjustment for relevant covariates. Women were less likely than men to be practice owners or to hold a prestigious academic title and rank. Perceptions about the effect of gender in the workplace differed between men and women. Findings suggested that the veterinary surgical profession is demanding for both genders, although increased flexibility in certain areas may improve work-life balance.
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Publication Date: 2019-11-16 PubMed ID: 31730429PubMed Central: PMC8045563DOI: 10.2460/javma.255.11.1270Google Scholar: Lookup
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The research article looks into the demographics, professional success, and personal life of diplomates affiliated with the American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS), particularly focusing on how these factors may vary based on gender and potentially create obstacles to achieving a work-life balance.

Methodology

  • The researchers utilized an 81-item questionnaire, which was distributed via email to 1,450 ACVS diplomates in 2015.
  • An online platform was used to conduct the survey and gather responses.
  • The researchers analyzed the responses to identify any associations among the variables under consideration.

Responses and Key Findings

  • The response rate for the survey was at 58%, with 836 responses out of the 1,450 questionnaires sent.
  • Most of the respondents were between the ages of 41-45.
  • Among the respondents under 40 years old, the ratio of males to females was consistent.
  • Respondents working in small animal private practice reported working the least hours per week, whereas those in equine or large animal private practice worked the most hours and had more on-call responsibilities.
  • Women were found to be more likely than men to hold positions in academia.

Income and Gender Disparities

  • In both private practice and academia, respondents working in small animal practice reportedly earned more compared to those working with equines or large animals.
  • The study revealed a gender pay gap with women earning less than men within every area of practice, a disparity that persisted even after adjusting for relevant covariates.
  • The likelihood of owning a practice or holding a prestigious academic title was found to be less for women than for men.
  • Perceptions about the impact of gender in the workplace varied notably between the genders.

Implications and Concluding Remarks

  • According to the findings, the veterinary surgical profession is challenging for both genders in varying ways.
  • The researchers suggest that increased flexibility in certain areas of employment could improve work-life balance for these professionals.

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Morello SL, Colopy SA, Bruckner K, Buhr KA. (2019). Demographics, measures of professional achievement, and gender differences for diplomates of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons in 2015. J Am Vet Med Assoc, 255(11), 1270-1282. https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.255.11.1270

Publication

Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
ISSN: 1943-569X
NlmUniqueID: 7503067
Country: United States
Language: English
Volume: 255
Issue: 11
Pages: 1270-1282

Researcher Affiliations

Morello, Samantha L
    Colopy, Sara A
      Bruckner, Krista
        Buhr, Kevin A

          MeSH Terms

          • Animals
          • Demography
          • Female
          • Horses
          • Humans
          • Male
          • Private Practice
          • Sex Factors
          • Surgeons
          • Surveys and Questionnaires
          • United States

          Grant Funding

          • UL1 TR002373 / NCATS NIH HHS

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