Animal health professionals are essential to the wellbeing of animals, people, and the food systems that sustain our communities. Veterinarians and veterinary technicians work across a remarkable range of settings: private clinics, research laboratories, farms and ranches, wildlife conservation programs, public health agencies, and more.

The United States faces a growing shortage of veterinary professionals, particularly in rural areas and food animal medicine. This shortage affects livestock health, food safety, and the economic stability of agricultural communities across the country. 1890 land-grant universities, with their deep roots in agriculture and service to historically underserved communities, are uniquely positioned to help close this gap.

A career in animal health is not just professionally rewarding. It is genuinely necessary work, and the demand for qualified professionals has never been greater.