Understanding the Next Generation of Veterinarians

Equine practices are well-positioned to attract Gen Z if they can provide a culture that allows the entire team to thrive.
This article originally appeared in the Spring 2025 issue of EquiManagement. Sign up here for a FREE subscription to EquiManagement’s quarterly digital or print magazine and any special issues.
Gen Z students sitting around a table, representing the next generation of equine veterinarians.
Generation Z is the most educated generation ever, with 57% of 18- to 21-year-olds enrolled in college in 2022, compared to 52% of Millennials at the same age. | Getty Images
Some veterinary workplaces now employ up to five generations of veterinarians, and communication between generations can be difficult without some understanding of their differences. The newest generation in the workforce, Gen Z, also known as the Zoomers, was born between 1997 and 2012 and is currently 12-28 years old. They number 74 million and are expected to be 30% of the workforce by 2030. As the second-youngest generation, the Zoomers have Millennials coming before them and Generation Alpha after.

A Snapshot of Gen Z’s Demographics

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