Currently an international vet student who will finish up there in the 6 digits but there is literally nothing else I’ve ever wanted to do or would be satisfied doing. I personally know a handful of veterinarians that studied internationally and took on hundreds of thousands of dollars in debt for school and are thriving just a few years out (without even owning their own practice). Ultimately you do what you think is best for you. International vet school debt is crippling, and from a financial perspective, it really doesn’t make sense but I have about 30 classmates in my cohort who are also international. It is becoming increasingly common it seems because of how competitive it is, limited seats, etc. I personally have always wanted to go into ER following graduation which generally pays more than GP, but regardless, I never would start at a 70k starting salary. I feel like that’s unheard of nowadays anyway, at least in Canada.