Animal Industry Careers
Veterinarians
Nature of the work
Veterinarians care for pets, livestock, sporting and laboratory animals, and protect humans against diseases carried by animals
Work environment
Most veterinarians work in private clinics and hospitals. Others travel to farms, work in laboratories or classrooms, or work for the government.
Training Required
Veterinarians must complete a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M. or V.M.D.) degree at an accredited college of veterinary medicine.
Employment
Require more than five years surgeons require four years of collage and an additional
Earnings
The median annual wage for veterinarians was $87,590 in May 2014.
Related occupations
Medical scientists, Animal care and service work, physicians and surgeons,
Job outlook
the chances to get a job as a veterinary is projected to grow 9 percent from 2014 to 2024