My Career

By: Summer Petrow

Veterinarian
I would like to be a

veterinarian in my
future.
A veterinarian is a

doctor specialized for

animals.
Most vets work in

private clinics treating

companion animals, for
example dogs and
cats. They diagnose
illnesses and perform

Education Required and

Median Pay
Veterinarians must

have a Doctor of
Veterinary Medicine
degree from an
accredited veterinary
college and a state
license.
The median pay is

$84,460 per year and

$40,61 per hour.

Job Outlook for Future

The projected percent

change in employment
from 2012 to 2022 is a
12% increase.
The average growth rate

for all occupations is 11%

Candidates can expect

very strong competition

for available veterinarian
positions.

Work Environment
Although most

veterinarians work in
private clinics and
hospitals, others
travel to farms, work
in laboratories or
classrooms, or work
for the government.

Additional Info
No two days are alike

for a veterinarian. You

will get to examine
different types of
animals, see a variety
of injuries and
conditions, and utilize
many diagnostic tools
to determine the best
plan of action. You
never know what will
come through the
clinic door on any
given day. It keeps it