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Veterinary JobsNature of the Industry The veterinary industry involves working to maintain, treat, and diagnose animals throughout their lives. Veterinary jobs can involve treating livestock, pets, horses, birds, and exotic animals. Some of the tasks associated with veterinary jobs include preventative care, controlling disease, administering vaccines, and monitoring nutritional needs. Veterinary jobs are expected to increase at a high rate over the next decade, especially for workers who specialize in caring for cats. The increase in pet ownership and a better understanding of animal safety will contribute to new opportunities in the field. There will also be jobs available for veterinarians who want to focus on biomedical research instead of directly caring for animals. Types of Jobs Veterinary jobs include opportunities for veterinarians, veterinary technologists, veterinary technicians, animal care and service workers, animal welfare and safety workers, disease control workers, epidemiologists, meat and poultry inspectors, public health officers, and research assistants. Jobs can be found at animal health clinics, animal shelters, pet stores, farms, racetracks, zoos, and aquariums. Veterinarians, like doctors, may also choose to open their own private practices. If a veterinarian opens a private practice, they make take pet insurance claims. Training and Education Skills in mathematics, science, communication, and business are
needed in order to be considered a good candidate for veterinary jobs.
Lower-level positions as service workers, technicians, or technologists
can be obtained with a high school diploma or training from a
vocational school. However, a veterinarian must possess a doctoral
degree in veterinary medicine and the appropriate state licenses. To be
admitted to a veterinary school, you must possess a bachelor's degree
and scores from a graduate examination such as the Graduate Record
Examination (GRE),
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or the
Veterinary College Admission Test (VCAT). After graduating from
veterinary school, you will need to complete internship and residency
programs to obtain board certification.