VETERINARIAN

OVERVIEW

• Veterinarians treat animal health problems. They work to prevent, control, and cure animal diseases.

GENERAL WORK ACTIVITIES

• Update and use job-related knowledge
• Monitor events, materials, and surroundings
• Develop and build teams.
• Perform administrative tasks
• Handle and move objects
• (I like being in teams)

HELPFUL HIGH SCHOOL CLASSES

• Anatomy and Physiology
• Animal Science
• (I like science)

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Understand written/spoken information
• Motivate and direct others
• Speak clearly so others can understand
• (I like to write information)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Understand the speech of others
• Stand for long periods of time
• (I can stand for long periods of time)

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Are often placed in conflict situations with animal owners
• Are exposed to contaminants daily such as chemicals.
• (I am an animal owner)

PREPARATION

• Complete at least two years of pre veterinary study
• Have a high school diploma
• (I do not have a high school diploma yet)

ANNUAL MEDIAN WAGE

• Minnesota-$81,440
• United States-$88,490
• (I hope to make an income when I am older)

WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT TO ME

• I really like animals and I'd like to learn a lot more about them.
• As well as I'd like to help them by curing there diseases and help prevent them.