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Veterinarian


Education/Qualifications:

  • 3 - 4 years of college
  • 4 years of veterinary school (completion of DVM or VMD degree)
  • Veterinary Medicine License
  • Great decision making skills
  • Comfortable working with all types of animals

Job Duties:

  • Diagnose, treat and prevent diseases
  • Create individual nutrition programs
  • Take X-rays and perform surgery

Salary Range:

  • $40,000-100,000 a year

Where do I start?:

  • Take science classes!
  • Volunteer at a local veterinary hospital