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Diagnose, treat, or research diseases and injuries of animals as a veterinarian. Includes veterinarians who conduct research and development, inspect livestock, or care for pets and companion animals.
RELATED JOB TITLES
Companion Animal Practitioner, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), Emergency Veterinarian (Emergency Vet), Large Animal Veterinarian (Large Animal Vet), Mixed Animal Veterinarian (Mixed Animal Vet), Small Animal Veterinarian (Small Animal Vet), Veterinary Medicine Doctor (DVM), Veterinary Surgeon (Vet Surgeon), Veterinary Surgical Specialist (Vet Surgical Specialist), Zoo Veterinarian (Zoo Vet)
Facts and Stats
Your career outlook is looking good – just like these stats.
O*NET Code: 29-1131.00
Median wages (annual)
2023
Projected job openings
2022-2032
Projected growth
2022-2032
What you Need to Know
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
- Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
- Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
- Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
- Performing for or Working Directly with the Public — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
- Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
Top Technology Requirements Included in Job Postings
- Data base user interface and query software — IDEXX Laboratories IDEXX VPM; Microsoft Access
- Document management software — Adobe Acrobat
- Electronic mail software — Microsoft Outlook
- Internet browser software — Web browser software
- Medical software — American Data Systems PAWS Veterinary Practice Management; InformaVet ALIS-VET; Sneakers Software DVMax Practice; Vetport
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