CAREER RESEARCH

Jessica Garcia
COUN.200
VETERINARIAN
WHAT IS THE OCCUPATION?
 WHAT DO THEY DO?
A veterinarian is a medical professional who protects the health of both animals and
people. They diagnose and control animal diseases and treat sick and injured
animals. They also advise owners on proper care of their pets and livestock.
Veterinarians have a wide variety of career opportunities and deal with all types of
animals. Job duties range from cleaning teeth and inspecting hooves to major
surgery and animal euthanasia.
Activity, Skills, Abilities,
Qualities
Veterinarians can perform surgery
Save the lives of animals
Veterinarian are basically like your everyday doctor accept its patients are a tad
bit more furry/ scaley
EDUCATION
Bachelor's of Science in Animal Science
Veterinarians are required to complete a four-year Doctor of Medicine (DMV)
SALARY
National Median: $88,490
Median in California: $97,602per year
Growth opportunities (Job Outlook)
Vet. Employment is estimated to grow 9 percent from 2014 to 2024, faster than the
average for all occupations. Veterinarians will continue to be needed to diagnose
and treat animals. Veterinary medicine has advanced by a notably large amount .
Why is this occupation interesting
to you?
To become a veterinarian has always been a dream of mine growing up
I consider myself a very caring person, I am interested in jobs that help those in
need
I love old people, children, and animals
I guess you can say veterinarian just had a louder scream.