Overview

Diagnose, treat, or research diseases and injuries of animals. Includes veterinarians who conduct research and development, inspect livestock, or care for pets and companion animals.

On the job, you would:

  • Treat sick or injured animals by prescribing medication, setting bones, dressing wounds, or performing surgery.
  • Inoculate animals against various diseases, such as rabies or distemper.
  • Examine animals to detect and determine the nature of diseases or injuries.

Education

  • doctoral degree
  • post-doctoral training

Salary

Annual 10th percentile $72,360
Annual median $119,100
Annual 90th percentile $201,440

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