1. Veterinarian
Alex Waters
3rd hour CMT

2. What does a Veterinarian do?
A veterinarian cares for the heath of other animals. They diagnose, treat, or research medical conditions and diseases of pets, livestock, and animals in zoos, racetracks and laboratories.

3. Primary Responsibilities of a Vet
They examine animals to diagnose their health problems
Treat and dress wounds
Perform surgery on animals
Operate medical equipment
Prescribe medication

4. Requirements
Must have a doctoral or professional degree. Must have proper training
Must be good with animals and people

5. Employers and job outlook/growth
As a vet you may either work indoors or outdoors depending on which type of animals you work with.
You will mainly work in an animal hospital or clinic
Their job outlook is 36% which is much faster than average, so finding a job is relatively easy.

6. Educational Preparation
Must complete a Doctoral or Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M or V.M.D) degree at an accredited college of veterinary medicine. You also must pass the North American Veterinary Licensing exam.

7. Salary range
About $82,040 per year About $39.44 per hour

8. Job Characteristics
Some may work nights or weekends, and they may have to respond to emergencies outside of scheduled work hours. About 1 in 4 veterinarians worked more than 50 hours per week in Travel depends on which animals you work with.

9. Career Path
Formal experience, such as work with veterinarians or scientists in clinics, agribusiness, research, or some area of health science is particularly advantageous. Less formal experience, such as working with animals on a farm, at a stable, or in an animal shelter can also be helpful.

10. Positive and Negative features
Positives:
You get to help animals
You wont have much trouble finding a job
It pays well
Negatives:
You work long hours
You have a lot of schooling to go through
You may have to deal with unhappy owners and pets

11. Steps to take to become a Vet
Volunteer at local clinics or something like one
Start preparing yourself with classes
Go to a good college with a good veterinary program