Salary Range
$50,000 to $100,000+
The veterinarian, or doctor of veterinary medicine, diagnoses and controls animal diseases, treats sick and injured animals medically and surgically, prevents transmission of animal diseases, and advises owners on proper care of pets and livestock. Veterinarians are dedicated to the protection of the health and welfare of all animals and to society as a whole. There are about 89,200 veterinarians in the United States.
Minimum Education Level
Medical DegreeCertification/License
RequiredOutlook
Much Faster than the AverageHelpful
Problem-Solving
Scientific
Veterinarian
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