[2015] Bridget Clark: Veterinarian

Traits of a veterinarianCompassionateQuick Decision MakerKnowledgeable Dedicated

Salary$84,460-$144,100 a year. Veterinarians often work long hours. Some work nights or weekends, and they may respond to emergencies outside of scheduled work hours. About 1 in 3 veterinarians worked more than 50 hours per week in 2012.

Job DescriptionVeterinarians provide treatment to animals, just as doctors do to people. Using tests such as blood tests, x-rays, and CT-scans, veterinarians aim to effectively treat and prevent diseases in animals.Although most veterinarians work in private clinics and hospitals, others travel to farms, work in laboratories or classrooms, or work for the government

Veterinarian

Colleges You Can Get This DegreeOhio State UniversityUniversity of FloridaPurdue UniversityCareer PathVet techVeterinarian

Technology UsedUltrasoundsLaparoscopy3-D printing

EducationVeterinarians must complete a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree at an accredited college of veterinary medicine.Although not required, most applicants to veterinary school have a bachelor’s degree. The job outlook is at 12%