{Reference Type}: Journal Article
{Title}: Veterinary students are willing to accept job flexibility by trading off some salary.
{Author}: Neill CL;Lee DE;Gupta T;
{Journal}: J Am Vet Med Assoc
{Volume}: 0
{Issue}: 0
{Year}: 2024 May 3
{Factor}: 1.836
{DOI}: 10.2460/javma.24.01.0070
{Abstract}: <B>OBJECTIVE: </B>To determine the value veterinary students place on nonpecuniary job benefits related to working arrangements.<BR><B>METHODS: </B>381 companion animal-focused veterinary students at 14 US veterinary colleges.<BR><B>METHODS: </B>We employed a survey with a choice-based conjoint experiment. The experimental data were analyzed with a random parameter logit model, from which willingness to accept was calculated.<BR><B>RESULTS: </B>The results indicated that students would prefer working 4 days a week and closer to 40 hours per week, with 13 days of paid time off. Flexible working arrangements were valued from approximately $1,500 to $3,400, depending on the attribute being analyzed. Paid time off was most highly valued.<BR><B>CONCLUSIONS: </B>These results will help employers better identify the current preferences of soon-to-be associate veterinarians and can match job offer/working arrangements to enhance recruitment and retention within veterinary practices.