“Push” and “pull” life and career factors affected the choice to enter, stay, or exit the workplace locations of 40 mid- to late-career veterinarians

Key Points

• The aim is to explore how life and career factors influence veterinarians' decisions to remain in or leave their workplaces.
• Examined factors impacting career choices among 40 veterinarians.
• Analyzed the role of community and amenities in retention and recruitment.
• Identified supportive work communities that affect career satisfaction.
• Career development opportunities positively affect retention.
• Community support is crucial for keeping veterinarians in their roles.
• Fixed geographical factors alone do not determine workplace satisfaction.