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Veterinarians

Veterinarians work to prevent, control, and cure animal diseases.

Veterinarians usually work with sick, injured, and healthy animals located close to home. Many vets work with typical household pets while others treat livestock such as cows and horses.

Veterinarians are in the Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources career cluster and the Animal Systems pathway.

Quick Facts

Wages:

 Well above the statewide median

$39.20 / hour    Read more about wages

Outlook:

 Percent Growth   46.6%

Well above statewide average    Read more about outlook

Education & Training:

 First professional degree is common.

On the Job:

 Work Activities
  • Examine animals.
  • Treat animals.
  • Give animals vaccinations (shots) to prevent diseases.
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Job Title Examples:

 Companion Animal Practitioner,  Emergency Veterinarian,  Medical Director 
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Source: Minnesota Department of Education, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, and CareerOneStop.