Veterinarian is a career that the author is interested in pursuing. They would like to help animals stay healthy and make their owners happy. The duties of a veterinarian include treating diseases and injuries in animals, performing surgery, diagnosing health problems, and advising owners. Veterinarians work in clinics and face long hours, noisy environments, and risks from animals. The required training is a doctorate degree in veterinary medicine from an accredited program after obtaining a bachelor's degree. While employment is expected to grow rapidly, becoming a veterinarian is very competitive with around 2,500 graduates annually. Earnings range widely but average around $93,000 annually.

1. VeterinarianCarlyVargoApril 27th, 2011Career Technology4th Hour

2. IntroductionImagine being surrounded by animals, people rushing in crying to help their pet first, and the joy of making one more person happy. This is what a veterinarian goes through on a daily basis. When I get older I would like to be a veternarian because I love animals, and want to help them stay healthy. Animals have been a passion of mine since I was very young and on a daily basis I am associated with them. So in order to get better understanding of this career field I will be researching the working conditions, earnings, qualifications, and related occupations. Hopefully this research will further ignite my passion for becoming a veternarian.

3. Nature of WorkTreat diseases +dysfunctions of animals Perform SurgeryEuthanize AnimalsDiagnose animal health problemsAdvise owners on what to do

4. Working ConditionsLong hours Noisy environment Risks from animalsBittenScratched KickedWork in all weather Usually clean well-lit offices

5. Training, Qualifications, AdvancementMust graduate with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine DegreeVeterinary programs (3-4 years) requirements range from45-90 semester hoursBachelors Degree I will take the classes.. Zoology, Biology+ AP Biology & Human Anatomy Physiology Attend Michigan State UniversityStudy Veterinary Field

6. Job Outlook/Employment Employment rate=increase 33% from the years 2008-2018

7. 28 actual Veterinary medicine schools in U.S.

8. Very Competitive: 2,500 graduates per/yr.

9. Jobs open usually in heavily populated areas

10. Job around St. Clair Shores EarningsAnnual earnings range from $46,610 to $143,660