Veterinarian

Average Salary
$88,580
$49,410
$132,140
Degree Requirements
Doctoral's Degree

Veterinarians are the animal experts—from pets to livestock. And their deep knowledge stems from research and development; they understand the whole animal. They use this expertise to diagnose, treat and research diseases and sustain animal life for years to come.

Also known as: Associate Veterinarian, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Emergency Veterinarian, Mixed Animal Veterinarian, Staff Veterinarian, Veterinary Medicine Doctor, Veterinary Surgeon
Instructing
Learning Strategies
Personnel Management
Monitoring
Science
Service Orientation
Social Perceptiveness
Examine animals to determine the nature and cause of diseases and injuries
Treat sick or injured animals by prescribing medication, setting bones, dressing wounds or performing surgery
Operate radiographic and ultrasound equipment and interpret results
Provide counsel to animal owners
Research diseases and illnesses related to animals
Educate the public about animal health, diseases and impact
Establish or conduct quarantine or testing procedures that prevent the spread of diseases to other animals or to humans

Veterinary technicians use a keen attention to detail to provide animals with the best possible care. From private clinics to animal hospitals to research facilities, veterinary technicians are crucial in both emergency and day-to-day care of animals.

Also known as: Certified Veterinary Technician, Emergency Veterinary Technician, Medical Technologist, Veterinary Assistant, Veterinary Laboratory Technician, Veterinary Nurse
Complex Problem Solving
Critical Thinking
Monitoring
Science
Service Orientation
Social Perceptiveness
Time Management
Troubleshooting
Writing
Perform medical tests for treatment and diagnosis
Prepare vaccines and serums for disease prevention
Administer anesthetics or sedatives to animals under the direction of a veterinarian
Monitor animal conditions during treatments, procedures and other activities
Treat medical emergencies
Maintain medical facility records
Administer non-intravenous medications
"I think some important things that really make you better at being a veterinary technician are certainly you have to have compassion and empathy. That's probably number one. If you don't feel for the animal, you're not going to be able to help them as well as you could."
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