Veterinary Medicine
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Veterinary Medicine
The branch of medicine that deals with the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease, disorder and injury inanimals. The scope of veterinary medicine is wide, covering all animal species, both domesticated and wild, with a wide range of conditions which can affect different species.
What are 3 jobs in Veterinary Medicine?
- Veterinarians
- Veterinary technicians
- Veterinary assistants
What are the education requirements for those jobs?
- Veterinarians
- Step 1: Complete a Bachelor's Degree Program. Most schools of veterinary medicine require or prefer applicants to have a bachelor's degree
- Step 2: Earn a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
- Step 3: Become Licensed
- Step 4: Gain Experience
- Veterinary Technicians
You must be the graduate of a 2-year or 4-year program from an AVMA-accredited school.
- Veterinary Assistant
Most veterinary assistants have a high school diploma or GED. Some veterinary assistants choose to earn a certificate through a non-degree program, but certification is not required. Employers generally prefer to hire veterinary assistants who have an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in animal science.
What are the salary range for those jobs?
- Veterinarians
- Veterinary Technician
- Veterinary Assistant