Veterinarians
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.
46 alternate job titles:
Animal Anatomist
Animal Chiropractor
Animal Doctor
Animal Pathologist
Animal Physiologist
Animal Surgeon
Companion Animal Practitioner
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
Emergency Veterinarian (Emergency Vet)
Equine Dentist
Equine Vet (Equine Veterinarian)
Horse Doctor
Laboratory Animal Care Veterinarian (Lab Animal Care Vet)
Laboratory Veterinarian (Lab Vet)
Large Animal Veterinarian (Large Animal Vet)
Mixed Animal Veterinarian (Mixed Animal Vet)
Poultry Veterinarian (Poultry Vet)
Public Health Veterinarian (Public Health Vet)
Relief Veterinarian (Relief Vet)
Small Animal Veterinarian (Small Animal Vet)
Technical Services Veterinarian (Technical Services Vet)
Treatment Coordinator
Veterinarian Epidemiologist (Vet Epidemiologist)
Veterinary Anatomist (Vet Anatomist)
Veterinary Bacteriologist (Vet Bacteriologist)
Veterinary Cardiologist
Veterinary Dentist (Vet Dentist)
Veterinary Epidemiologist (Vet Epidemiologist)
Veterinary Inspector (Vet Inspector)
Veterinary Laboratory Diagnostician (Vet Lab Diagnostician)
Veterinary Livestock Inspector (Vet Livestock Inspector)
Veterinary Meat Inspector (Vet Meat Inspector)
Veterinary Medicine Doctor (DVM)
Veterinary Medicine Scientist (Vet Medicine Scientist)
Veterinary Microbiologist (Vet Microbiologist)
Veterinary Parasitologist (Vet Parasitologist)
Veterinary Pathologist (Vet Pathologist)
Veterinary Pharmacologist (Vet Pharmacologist)
Veterinary Physiologist (Vet Physiologist)
Veterinary Radiologist (Vet Radiologist)
Veterinary Surgeon (Vet Surgeon)
Veterinary Surgical Specialist (Vet Surgical Specialist)
Veterinary Toxicologist (Vet Toxicologist)
Veterinary Virus Serum Inspector (Vet Virus Serum Inspector)
Wildlife Veterinarian (Wildlife Vet)
Zoo Veterinarian (Zoo Vet)
Salary Information
Veterinarians: $125,510 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Examine patients to assess general physical condition. | Analysis |
| Analyze test data or images to inform diagnosis or treatment. | Analysis |
| Analyze medical data to determine cause of death. | Analysis |
| Conduct research to increase knowledge about medical issues. | Analysis |
| Treat acute illnesses, infections, or injuries. | General |
| Operate on patients to treat conditions. | General |
| Prescribe medications. | General |
| Immunize patients. | General |
| Collect biological specimens from patients. | General |
| Operate diagnostic imaging equipment. | General |
| Train medical providers. | General |
| Provide care for animals. | General |
| Treat animal injuries or illnesses. | General |
| Determine protocols for medical procedures. | General |
| Provide health and wellness advice to patients, program participants, or caregivers. | General |
| Schedule patient procedures or appointments. | General |
| Perform clerical work in medical settings. | General |
| Counsel family members of clients or patients. | General |
| Communicate health and wellness information to the public. | Communication |
| Supervise medical support personnel. | Management |
| Manage healthcare operations. | Management |
| Maintain medical or professional knowledge. | Maintenance |
| Maintain professional knowledge or certifications. | Maintenance |
| Maintain medical facility records. | Maintenance |
| Develop medical treatment plans. | Development |
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Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Adobe Acrobat | Document management software |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| American Data Systems PAWS Veterinary Practice Management | Medical software |
| Complete Clinic | Medical software |
| Eklin Information Systems VIA | Medical software |
| Henry Schein ImproMed | Medical software |
| IDEXX Laboratories IDEXX Cornerstone | Medical software |
| ImproMed Infinity | Medical software |
| InformaVet ALIS-VET | Medical software |
| IntraVet | Medical software |
| Mobile Data Software VetInfo | Medical software |
| Sneakers Software DVMax Practice | Medical software |
| Vetport | Medical software |
| Web browser software | Internet browser software |
| Microsoft Access | Data base user interface and query software |
| IDEXX Laboratories IDEXX VPM | Data base user interface and query software |
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Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| ABVM Diplomat - General Exam | American Board of Vascular Medicine | Not Available |
| ABVM Diplomate Endovascular Exam | American Board of Vascular Medicine | Not Available |
| Animal Chiropractic Certification | American Veterinary Chiropractic Association | Not Available |
| Board Certification in Veterinary Toxicology | American Board of Veterinary Toxicology | Not Available |
| Certification in Veterinary Dentistry | American Veterinary Dental College | Not Available |
| Certification in Zoological Medicine | American College of Zoological Medicine | Not Available |
| Certified Equine Dental Technician | International Association of Equine Dentistry | Not Available |
| Certified Veterinary Practice Manager | Veterinary Hospital Managers Association, Inc. | Not Available |
| Clinical Proficiency Examination | American Veterinary Medical Association | Not Available |
| Diplomate of the ACVPM - Epidemiology Certification | American College of Veterinary Preventive Medicine | Not Available |
| Diplomate of the ACVR - Veterinary Radiation Oncology | American College of Veterinary Radiology | Not Available |
| Diplomate of the ACVR - Veterinary Radiology | American College of Veterinary Radiology | Not Available |
| Diplomate of the American Board of Toxicology | American Board of Toxicology, Inc. | Not Available |
| Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Microbiologists: Bacteriology/Mycology | American College of Veterinary Microbiologists | Not Available |
| Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Microbiologists: General Veterinary Microbiology | American College of Veterinary Microbiologists | Not Available |
| Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Microbiologists: Immunology | American College of Veterinary Microbiologists | Not Available |
| Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Microbiologists: Virology | American College of Veterinary Microbiologists | Not Available |
| Diplomate, American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine | American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine | Not Available |
| Diplomate, American College of Theriogenologists | American College of Theriogenologists | Not Available |
| Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Clinical Pharmacology | American College of Veterinary Clinical Pharmacology | Not Available |
| Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists | American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists | Not Available |
| Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons - Phase I | American College of Veterinary Surgeons | Not Available |
| Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons - Phase II | American College of Veterinary Surgeons | Not Available |
| Veterinary Anatomical Pathology Phase I | American College of Veterinary Pathologists | Not Available |
| Veterinary Anatomical Pathology Phase II | American College of Veterinary Pathologists | Not Available |
| Veterinary Technician Specialist in Nutrition | Academy of Veterinary Nutrition Technicians | Not Available |
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