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Veterinarians

Also known as: Animal Anatomist, Animal Chiropractor, Animal Doctor, Animal Pathologist, Animal Physiologist, Animal Surgeon, Associate Veterinarian, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), Emergency Veterinarian, Equine Dentist

Diagnose, treat, or research diseases and injuries of animals. Includes veterinarians who conduct research and development, inspect livestock, or care for pets and companion animals.

Education & Training

Percentage of workers at each education and training level

Education Level

Level 1023%
Level 1175%
Level 121%

Prior Experience Needed

Work experience required to enter this job

None38%
1-3 months5%
3-6 months4%
6 months - 1 year3%
1-2 years5%
2-4 years32%
4-6 years11%
8-10 years3%

Training Provided After Hiring

How long it typically takes to learn on the job

None8%
Up to 1 month42%
1-3 months5%
3-6 months3%
6 months - 1 year24%
1-2 years12%
2-4 years1%
6-8 years5%

How AI Impacts Each Task

23 tasks analyzed

Examine animals to detect and determine the nature of diseases or injuries.

Treat sick or injured animals by prescribing medication, setting bones, dressing wounds, or performing surgery.

Collect body tissue, feces, blood, urine, or other body fluids for examination and analysis.

Inoculate animals against various diseases, such as rabies or distemper.

Counsel clients about the deaths of their pets or about euthanasia decisions for their pets.

Essential Soft Skills

Traits that are hard for AI to replicate

IntegrityDependabilityAttention to DetailStress ToleranceConcern for OthersSelf ControlInitiativeCooperationAdaptability/FlexibilityPersistenceLeadershipSocial Orientation

Wage & Employment (2024)

Median Wage

$125,510

per year

Mean Wage

$140,270

per year

Employment

81K

workers

Wage Range

$70,350 - $212,890

10th - 90th pct

Wage Distribution

$70,350Median: $125,510$212,890
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