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Veterinarian. Introduction:. By: Sara Richardson. Why This?. I picked this career because I really love animals, science is my favorite subject and I have always wanted to work with them. Opening Career Statement. What vets do is treat sick and injured animals.
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Introduction: By: Sara Richardson
Why This? • I picked this career because I really love animals, science is my favorite subject and I have always wanted to work with them.
Opening Career Statement • What vets do is treat sick and injured animals. • Help to maintain a steady food supply for the wild life. • Try to prevent the spread of foreign diseases from animals to humans.
“Me Now” • I help my mother with her day care. • I help my grandmother clean her house.
Salary • Starting salary is about $54,500 per year. ($26.25 per hour) • Average salary is $82,000 per year. ($39.50 per hour) • With experience $103,500 per year. ($49.75)
Job Outlook • workers surveyed in 2001: (national) 41,240 • In Pennsylvania ’01: 1,530
Education/ Training • Must graduate from a 4 year program at an accredited college. • Must have credit hours ranging from 45 to 60 semester hours.
Colleges • Pennsylvania State University. (Penn State) • University of Pittsburgh. • Carnegie Mellon University.
Major • Any of these majors will help prepare you for • this career: • Animal Sciences • Biology, General • Physical Sciences • Veterinary Medicines • zoology
Tests • Have to pass a nation wide written examination. • Some states require you to pass an oral proficiency examinations.
Degree • Requires either a D.V.M or V.M.D.
Job Description • What vets do is help to ensure the food supply of animals. • Diagnose sick and injured animals, any animal such as tigers, cats, birds, dogs… • Enforce animal welfare and protecting against foreign animal diseases.
Working Conditions • They may work out doors in farms or ranches. • May be exposed to infections or diseases. • Have to constantly read to keep up with new developments in the field.
Related Occupations • Animal caretaker • Zoologist • Dentist • Public Health Physician
Sources • I obtained most of my information from the Discover site. • A2Z colleges. com
Closing By: Sara Richardson