VETERINARIAN

DUTIES OF A VETERINARIAN

• Treat animals to whatever they might need
• Know how to deal with animals that may not like you.
• And know what to do in an emergency

QUALIFACATIONS

• First is to know what you are doing.
• Lots of patience.
• Know the kind of animal you are handling.
• And to be careful.

WHAT ARE THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR A VET

• First you need to be good with people
• Good communication skills
• Observant
• Decisive
• And a hard worker.

EDUCATION

• 2-4 yrs. in pre-veterinary school
• 4 yrs. study to grad. With Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree.
• 1-2 year internship
• 3-4 year residency program

SALARY

SAMPLE CAREER PATH

• Associate vet in clinic or hospital
• Specialist
• General Practice Veterinarian

EDUCATION

• 2-4 years in pre-veterinary school
• 4 yrs. to grad. with doctor of veterinary medicine degree.
• 1-2 yr. internship

JOB OUTLOOK

WORKING CONDITIONS & PLACES OF EMPLOYMENT

• Most likely in places with lots of animals, like TX and FL
• Conditions are offices, labs with animals, and mobile clinics.
• And work 8-10 hours a day, if on weekends, adds 50-60 hours a week.

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• Animal trainer
• Animal breeder
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