Duties and responsibilities:
Veterinarians or doctors of
veterinary medicine diagnose, and treat diseases and injuries of pets, such as
dogs and cats, and farm animals, such as cattle or sheep: The veterinarian
examines the animal to determine nature of disease or injury and treats the
animal surgically or medically. A veterinarian tests dairy herds, horses,
sheep, and other animals for diseases and inoculates animals against rabies,
brucellosis, and other disorders. They advise animal owners about sanitary
measures, feeding, and general care to promote health of animals.
Salary: $86,640-$149,530
Education:
Earning a doctor of veterinary
medicine degree typically takes four years. Although it is sometimes possible
to gain acceptance to a college of veterinary medicine without first earning a
bachelor's degree, most students have completed their undergraduate degrees
before enrolling.