See how veterinarians, general practitioners, and general surgeons stack up.
Veterinarians:
* 8% work 36-40 hours a week
* 13% work 41-45 hours a week
* 22% work 46-50 hours a week
* 18% work 51-55 hours a week
* 14% work 56-60 hours a week
* 15% work more than 60 hours a week
General practitioners:
* 23% work 40-49 hours a week
* 28% work 50-59 hours a week
* 16% work 60-69 hours a week
* 4% work 70-79 hours a week
* 2% work 80-89 hours a week
* 4% work more than 90 hours a week
General surgeons:
* 8% work 40-49 hours a week
* 20% work 50-59 hours a week
* 37% work 60-69 hours a week
* 9% work 70-79 hours a week
* 16% work 80-89 hours a week
* 5% work more than 90 hours a week
Sources: Medical Economics 2006 Production Survey; "The State of the Veterinary Profession," conducted by DVM Newsmagazine in 2006
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