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Guides and research on licensing, the NAVLE, the TN visa, and hiring across the border.

July 25, 2026For clinics7 min read

How much does it cost to hire a veterinarian through a staffing agency? (2026)

Recruiter fees, relief staffing markups, international placement models, and the questions that expose a bad agency contract. An honest guide to what clinics actually pay to fill a DVM seat, and what an empty one costs you in the meantime.

July 19, 2026Research5 min read

The DOJ just weighed in on veterinary gatekeeping. Clinic owners should pay attention

In a rare move, the Justice Department told a federal court that veterinary accreditation is subject to antitrust law, and pointed at the numbers behind the profession's supply problem. Here's what it means for clinics that can't hire.

July 13, 2026Research3 min read

Announcing the 2026 State of the Veterinary Workforce Report

Our first annual report compiles the latest BLS, AVMA, AAVMC, ICVA, APPA, Mars, and Merck data on veterinary demand, pay, burnout, the education pipeline, and the overlooked cross-border talent supply.

July 12, 2026For clinics6 min read

Can't find a veterinarian to hire? Look across the border

Your job posting has been up for months and the few applicants you get are fielding multiple offers. Here's the hiring channel most US clinics haven't tried: licensed DVMs from Mexico and Canada on TN visas.

July 10, 2026For veterinarians5 min read

How Mexican veterinarians can practice in the United States

A clear overview of the pathway from a Mexican veterinary degree to practicing as a licensed DVM in the U.S., including the UNAM accelerated route.

July 10, 2026For veterinarians4 min read

What is a TN visa for veterinarians?

The TN visa is one of the most direct ways for Mexican and Canadian veterinarians to work in the U.S. Here's how it works and why it's different from the H-1B.

July 14, 2026For veterinarians6 min read

Visa TN para veterinarios mexicanos: guía completa 2026

La medicina veterinaria es una de las profesiones que califica para la visa TN del T-MEC. Sin lotería, renovable, y con un camino claro para ejercer en Estados Unidos. Aquí te explicamos cómo funciona.

July 14, 2026For veterinarians5 min read

¿Qué es el NAVLE? Guía para veterinarios mexicanos

El NAVLE es el examen que todo veterinario necesita aprobar para ejercer en Estados Unidos o Canadá. Qué evalúa, cuándo se presenta y cómo prepararte desde México.

July 14, 2026For veterinarians5 min read

Egresados de la UNAM 2011–2025: la ventaja que las nuevas generaciones ya no tienen

La FMVZ-UNAM estuvo acreditada por la AVMA de 2011 a 2025. Si egresaste en ese periodo, puedes ejercer en Estados Unidos sin la certificación ECFVG. Esa ventana ya cerró para las generaciones siguientes.