My career interest
Veterinarian
Job summary
Being a vet you provide care to a wide range of animals. You examine sick animals to find the cause of the injury or disease. There is often hazardous conditions, you have to be extremely careful. To be a vet you have to have certain skills which include working with others, speaking, math ,science, and leadership skills.
Related jobs
related jobs include
- Animal training
- Park manager
- Animal caretaker
Collages for vets
Iowa State
Iowa State has an excellent course for vets. They provide degrees for DVM, M.S, PH,D.
Vet Tech Institution
Our students spend time doing real surgeries, managing an on site kennel, and working closely with the animals.
Ball State University
Our pre-veterinary program will prepare you to meet the admission requirements of Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine.
Typical Day
No two days are alike, but we try and keep a schedule. We start at 8:15 with appointments, which are usually vaccinations and sick exams. This usually lasts 1-2 hours.Then we do the surgeries of the day which primarily consist of spays, neuters, de- claws, and dental 's. Any drop off's or sick animals are scheduled in between appointments. Lunch time is a time for catching up on paperwork and a quick break. The afternoon is booked with appointments every 15 minutes. You usually leave at 5 or 6.
education required
At the least you need 5 years or more of schooling. You need a degree of DVM which means Doctor of Veterinarian Medicine. It is equal to a PH,D. Collage will cost 9,576.
Average yearly salary
The average salary of a vet in Iowa is 76,000 a year.
Best place to find a job as a vet
The best place to find a job as a vet is pretty much everywhere. There are more people feeling the need to treat their pet as family.
Reason I want to be a vet
I want to be a vet because I love animals and want to give them a second chance. Everyday is different so I won't get bored. I am questioning, creative, and outgoing. I think this is the perfect job for me because I work well with people and very kind with animals and not afraid to get dirty.