LARGE ANIMAL VETERINARY

By: Shaya Work

Why I chose this job

I enjoy being around animals

I like to help animals

What They Do

Treat Sick Or Injured Animals Inform Animal Owners Euthanize Animals

Tools & Technology

Animal Husbandry Equipment

Medical X-Ray Units

Database User Interface and Query Software

Helpful Skills And Classes

Animal Science

Chemistry

Public Speaking

Statistics and Probability

Schooling Pre-Veterinary Medicine

DVM

4 Years of College

4 Additional years of Veterinary Medicine

Hours48-80 hours a week

On call 24 hours a day

WI-$23.46-$60.50 per hour

National-$24.00-$69.82 per hour

SalaryLevel Wisconsi

nNational

Entry $48,790 $49,910

Median $73,030 $82,040

Experienced

$125,850 $145,230

Advancements/Related jobs

CAREER ADVANCEMENTS RELATED JOBS

U.S. Government meat and poultry inspectors

Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists

Veterinary technician

Pro’s & Con’s

PRO’S CON’S

Working with animals and owners can be rewarding

Help find cures for people and animals

Can’t save every animal

Cuts family time

WORKS CITED“Veterinarian Job Description.” healthcaresalaryonline.com.N.P,2006-

2012.Web.21 May 2012.“Veterinarians.”Wiscareers. Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System, 2012.Web.21 May 2012.“FAQ about a veterinary career.”Talktothevet.com. TalkToTheVet, 1999-2006.Web. 21 May 2012.“Summary Report for:29-1131.00- Veterinarians.”O*NET OnLine. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2011.Web.21 May 2012.