This document is a student paper about the veterinarian profession. It defines a veterinarian as an animal doctor who treats pets by prescribing medication, vaccinating, performing tests and surgery, and teaching owners how to care for their animals. Veterinarians work in laboratories, clinics, hospitals, zoos, aquariums, and at home, often working 50 or more hours per week. Some key personality traits for becoming a veterinarian include being friendly, hardworking, careful, and loving animals.