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dylan_heckendornWhat does a veterinarian do? Get a job description and learn about earnings, educational and licensing requirements, and employment outlook.
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tend to the healthcare needs of animals, including pets, livestock, and zoo and laboratory animals
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ogs and cats. They diagnose illnesses and perform medical procedures
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food animal vets who work with farm animals
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small number
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equine veterinarians who treat horses
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Veterinarians tend to the healthcare needs of animals, including pets, livestock, and zoo and laboratory animals. Most vets work in private clinics treating companion animals, for example dogs and cats. They diagnose illnesses and perform medical procedures.
A small number are equine veterinarians who treat horses, and food animal vets who work with farm animals. There are some vets who specialize in food safety and inspection. They check livestock for illnesses that can be transmitted to humans. Others are research veterinarians who do research on human and animal health conditions.
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In 2010 veterinarians held just over 61,000 jobs in the US. The vast majority had jobs in the veterinary services industry, while others worked for colleges or universities, medical or research laboratories, or the government. Approximately nine percent were self-employed.
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To become a veterinarian one must earn a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M. or V.M.D.) degree from an accredited college of veterinary medicine. Although many schools admit applicants who don't have a bachelor's degree, having one will increase your odds of getting accepted. There is keen competition for entry into this four year program.
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In order to practice in the US, a veterinarian must have a license. In addition to graduating from an accredited veterinary program, to become licensed one must pass the North American Veterinary Licensing Exam (NAVLE) administered by the . Many states also administer their own exams.
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Although it is not required, many veterinarians choose to become certified in an area of specialization, for example surgery or internal medicine. Requirements vary by specialty but may include experience in that area, passing an examination, spending additional time in school or completing a three to four year residency program.
In addition to formal training, to be successful as a veterinarian one needs certain qualities he or she can't learn in school. Number one on this list is compassion, both toward the animals they treat and their owners. He or she also needs good decision-making skills to aid in choosing appropriate treatment methods. Good interpersonal skills are also a must as one spends time communicating with animal owners, staff members and colleagues. Manual dexterity and strong problem-solving skills are also important.
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The US Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts an excellent outlook for this occupation. The agency predicts it will experience faster job growth, through 2020, than most other occupations that require at least a master's degree
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Veterinarians earned a median annual salary of $82,900 in 2011 and median hourly earnings of $39.86.
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- diagnose animals' health problems
- vaccinate their patients against diseases, such as distemper and rabies
- medicate animals suffering from infections or illnesses
- treat and dress wounds
- set fractures
- perform surgery
- advise owners about animal feeding, behavior and breeding
- euthanize animals when necessary
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- provide preventive care to maintain the health of food animals
- test for and vaccinate against diseases
- consult with farm or ranch owners and managers on animal production, feeding, and housing issues
- treat and dress wounds, set fractures, and perform surgery
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zz18brucknerVets can almost help any animal if they are a good vet like my cat had to get declawed and fixed we took him to our vet whitch he had to stay 1 night there it was not so pleaseing to me because I missed him.
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Veterinarians earned a median annual salary of $80,510 in 2009.
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Veterinarians earned a median annual salary of $80,510 in 2009.
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Veterinarians held about 59,700 jobs in the U.S. in 2008.
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To become a veterinarian one must earn a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M. or V.M.D.
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All States and the District of Columbia require that
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veterinarians be licensed before they can practice.
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narians begin as employees in
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Most veteri
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practices and when they become experienced
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established
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set up their own practice or purchase an established one.
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The job outlook for veterinarians is excellent
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This occupation is projected to experience faster growth, through 2018, than other occupations requiring at least a master's degree (The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics).
Earnings - Veterinarians:
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Earnings - Veterinarians:
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Veterinarians earned a median annual salary of $80,510 in 2009
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Veterinarians earned a median annual salary of $80,510 in 2009.
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On a typical day a veterinarian
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working with small animals, for example dogs, cats, birds, and reptiles, in clinical practice will:
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On a typical day a veterinarian working with large animals, primarily horses and cows, will:
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