March 2024
Kansas Practitioner Survey
Recently, the Kansas Veterinary Medical Association (KVMA) and the Kansas Board of Veterinary Examiners (KBVE) conducted a survey targeting all Kansas licensed practitioners. 515 veterinarians participated in the survey, resulting in a response rate of 30.2%
One of the findings is highlighted in the table below (permission to publish granted by KVMA and KBVE.)
One of the questions included whether the practitioner respondent offered after-hours service. A surprising observation was the percentage of practitioners who see bovine and equine patients, but who do not offer after-hours services.
| Animal type seen in practice | % Affirming after-hours service available (n) |
|
Bovine |
47.3 (247) |
| Companion Animal | 49.2 (414) |
| Equine | 48.0 (198) |