VETERINARIAN

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Veterinarians treat animal heath problems.
• And help work to prevent animal diseases .

SKILLS/ABILITIES/ PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Communicate
• Reason and problem solve
• Use Math and Science
• Manage oneself, people, time, and things
• Work with people
• Perceive and visualize

WORK LOCATIONS AND WORK CONDITIONS

• They talk with animal owners and other animal health workers.
• Are exposed to contaminants daily, such as chemicals.
• Must be exact in their work. Errors or omissions could seriously endanger the health and safety of animals.

MEDIAN SALARY MN OR U.S.

• Earn 81,440 per year

PREPARATION

• Have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Complete at least two years of pre-veterinary study.
• graduate from veterinary medicine school
• pass a state licensing exam

LEVEL OF SCHOOLING

• You need to be good at zoology, molecular biology, chemistry, animal science and biochemistry.

LICENSING/CERTIFCTAION

• pass a state licensing exam

Employment/Outlook

• In Minnesota 1,473 veterinarians work in this medium occupation.

WHY DO I LIKE THIS CAREER

• I like this career because I love to help animals . And I would like to help them with there sickness in the future.