Tony Bartels

Dr. Tony Bartels, DVM, MBA graduated in 2012 from the Colorado State University combined MBA/DVM program and is an employee of the Veterinary Information Network (VIN) and a VIN Foundation Board member. He and his wife have more than $400,000 in veterinary-school debt that they manage using federal income-driven repayment plans. By necessity (and now obsession), his professional activities include researching and speaking on veterinary-student debt, providing guidance to colleagues on loan-repayment strategies and contributing to VIN Foundation initiatives.

Student Loans

First Student Loan Steps for Veterinary Graduates

Save time and money on your student loans Congratulations, new veterinary doctors! It’s time to celebrate graduation! It’s also the best time to get your student loan repayment plan in motion. If you borrowed federal student loans to help you through veterinary school, you do NOT want to wait ... Read more

Tony Bartels

Updated June 23, 2022 by Tony Bartels

Pre-Veterinary

How Choosing the Right Vet School Increases Your Acceptance Chances and Saves You Money

Several publications generate lists of the “best” veterinary schools using various criteria. Unlike some other professions, which veterinary school you attend likely won’t impact your future earnings or career options. However, which school you attend ... Read more

Tony Bartels

Updated June 24, 2022 by Tony Bartels