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Understanding the Veterinary Profession: Roles, Challenges, and Career Outlook

Veterinarians, akin to doctors for animals, are essential in diagnosing and treating animal health issues. They conduct medical tests, provide nursing care, and assist in surgeries, typically working 40-50 hours weekly. Despite their vital role, the salary for full-time veterinarians averages around $30,000 annually, with many facing demanding working conditions. The profession is predominantly female, comprising a small occupational group. Increased pet ownership has boosted demand for veterinary services, but the career can also be stressful, especially when treating abused animals.

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Understanding the Veterinary Profession: Roles, Challenges, and Career Outlook

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  1. By: Harleen Gill Career ProjectVet

  2. Their Salary is poor Occupation size is average Job stability is below average They are like doctors, for animals Know all the possible health disorders (for animals) Can conduct medical laboratory tests. A Fast Look; Vet

  3. Provide nursing care for animals Handle, restrain, care for animals after surgery Can conduct and assist in laboratory research. Can provide wound and bandage care Assist animals before and after surgery Can Perform animal dental procedures. Duties; Vet

  4. They work 40-50 hours per week Feels unpleasant and demanding at times 2 or 3 year diploma required Emergency call out work, sometimes required. Treating abused animals sometimes causes stress Safety precautions are undertaken Working conditions and qualifications

  5. It’s a small occupational group Full time salary is below average 93% of vet’s are women. Full time vet’s earn $30,000 per year 48% of vets work full time Employed size of occupation is 1,505 Current Workforce

  6. Veterinary services doubled over 10 years Number of pets in North America increased Avian influenza disease in farm animals bovine spongiform encephalopathy disease in farm animals. Employment Outlook and Career Paths

  7. Related Occupational Groups http://www.workbc.ca/Careers/Career-Profiles/Pages/Pet-Groomers-and-Animal-Care-Workers-6483-page1.aspx Additional Resources http://www.ahta.bc.ca/ http://www.cvbc.ca/cfm/index.cfm http://caahtt-acttsa.ca/ http://www.ccac.ca/ http://canadianveterinarians.net/index.aspx Related Occupations and Resources

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