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Using a Qualtrics survey instrument of directed questioning, students rated designated future career elements from \u201cNot important\u201d to \u201cVery important.\u201d Students were surveyed at the start of fall of 2016 (Class of 2020) through fall of 2023 (Class of 2027) and responses were compared between classes (years) to determine early career veterinary student perspectives over time. The (null) hypothesis was that there would be no statistically significant change in the relative importance of these elements over the study period. This hypothesis was accepted for some items (no change in rating over time examples: \u201cFeeling pride in my work,\u201d \u201cBeing competent in my skills,\u201d and \u201cA safe work environment\u201d) and rejected for other items (change in rating over time examples: \u201cSalary,\u201d \u201cHaving my weekends free,\u201d \u201cHaving a four-day work week,\u201d \u201cFlexible work hours,\u201d and \u201cAdequate staffing\u201d). Comparative results suggest that relative ratings of importance have increased with elements such as salary, personal time-related activities, and staffing levels. 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