2.  Focus of Veterinary Careers is to provide care to ALL types of animals-from house pets to livestock to wildlife.  Can be employed at a veterinary office, animal hospital, zoos, farms, fish or wildlife services.

3.  Salary- $49,028 - $112,410  North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine http://www.cvm.ncsu.edu   Prevent, Diagnose and treat Diseases and injuries to animals. Specialties include surgery, small-animal care, livestock, fish and wildlife, and research  Education is 3-4 years pre vet college  4 years veterinary college and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree

4.  Registration, certification, or licensure is required in most states.  Salary-$22,000-32,000  Work under the veterinarian.  Assist with care of the animals. Collect specimens, assist with surgery, perform laboratory tests, take and develop radiographs, administer prescribed treatments, and maintain records.  Education- Associate’s Degree for technician and Bachelor’s Degree for Technologist

5.  Work under the supervision of the Veterinarian.  Feed, bathe, and groom animals. Exercise animals and prepare them for treatments, assist with examinations, clean and sanitize cages, examination tables, and surgical areas, and maintain records.  Education-1-2 years of on the job training or 1-2 years of HSTE program.  Salary $16,335-$36,209 Veterinary Assistants (Animal Caretakers)