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Most veterinarians work overtime often. This occurs because of the nature of the profession. While caring for animals, emergencies occur and must be tended to. The frequency of the this happening depends on the practice.

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In the United States, a veterinarian in private practice can expect to work longer than 40 hours a week pretty much every week. Depending upon the practice type, the number of doctors and the emergency/on-call schedule, the veterinarian may end up working up to 70 hours a week.

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