# Veterinary Breakroom: The Shifting Economics of a DVM Degree

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Podcast: [Clinician's Brief: The Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/clinician-s-brief-the-podcast-86369)
Published: 2026-02-23T06:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! Join Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, as they discuss pressing issues impacting the veterinary profession. As new federal student loan caps are set to take effect in 2026, the latest AVMA data show average veterinary student debt—and debt-to-income ratios—are rising once again. In this episode, Dr. Alyssa and Dr. Beth explore what these financial trends could mean for long-term career sustainability, workforce access, and the future of the profession. Listen in as they take a closer look at the numbers. Resources: * https://www.avma.org/blog/chart-month-average-dvm-debt-climbing * https://www.forbes.com/sites/edwardconroy/2025/11/10/how-will-new--student-loan-caps-impact-graduate-students/ * https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/personal-finance/student-loan-changes-what-you-need-to-know Contact: podcast@instinct.vet Where To Find Us: * Website: CliniciansBrief.com/Podcasts * YouTube: Youtube.com/@clinicians_brief * Facebook: Facebook.com/CliniciansBrief * LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/showcase/CliniciansBrief/ * Instagram: @Clinicians.Brief * X: @CliniciansBrief The Team: * Alyssa Watson, DVM - Host * Beth Molleson, DVM - Host * Alexis Ussery - Producer & Multimedia Specialist Disclaimer: This podcast recording represents the opinions of Dr. Alyssa Watson and Dr. Beth Molleson. Content is presented for discussion purposes and should not be taken as medical advice. No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast.

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