VETERINARIAN

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HOW TO BECOME A VET:

• To enter the field, one must usually earn a bachelors
• degree.
• And then complete a four-year veterinary medicine program.
• To earn a doctor of veterinary medicine, one must licensure and then
• may still work in small animal clinics.

WHAT A VET DOES:

• Vets prevent and treat illnesses and injuries in animals.
• They might specialize in a type of veterinary medicine, such as surgery,
• and/or a group of animals such as ( horses, dogs, or wildlife. )

VETS DUTIES:

• Diagnosing patients, prescribing medication, preforming surgery, giving
• vaccinations, and providing heath care recommendations to pet owners.
• May also conduct research in areas such as biomedical sciences.

DEGREE:

• Doctorate required
• Veterinary medicine
• Licensure: must pass the North American veterinary licensing exam to
• earn licensure.
• Experience: varies widely to each employer and field of practice.

AMOUNT PAID:

• annual salary: 91, 250
• Average hourly salary: 43.87

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