Rachel Schott wants to become a veterinarian because she loves animals and wants to save their lives. To become a veterinarian requires obtaining a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree after completing 2-4 years of undergraduate education. Veterinarians work either in private practices treating small animals like dogs and cats indoors, or in mobile clinics treating large animals like horses outdoors. The career outlook for veterinarians is strong with expected job growth and higher earnings potential for those with advanced specializations.

1. Veterinarian
Rachel Schott

2. ● A veterinarian is a person qualified to treat diseased or injured animals.
● The main reason I chose this career is because I love animals and
someday I would like to be able to save their lives.
● To become a veterinarian you must be, be good with people, have good
communication skills, be observant, be decisive and hard working.
● To become a veterinarian you must have a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
(DVM) degree.
Introduction:

3. ● Veterinarians diagnose and treat sick and
injured animals, including dogs, cats, horses,
etc.
● Many vets specialize in small household
animals like dogs and cats, or large farm
animals like horses and cows.
Nature of Work

4. Working Conditions
● Small Animal Vets:
○ Usually work in private places such as in an office or
in treatment rooms.
○ Usually work indoors.
● Large Animal Vets:
○ Usually work in mobile clinics.
○ Usually work outdoors.

5. Training, Qualifications, and
Advancement
● To become a veterinarian you must have a Doctor of
Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree.
● You must pass your national board exams.
● Take as many math and science courses as possible.
● After high school you must complete 2-4 years of pre-
veterinary or science studies at college before applying
to veterinary school.

6. Job Outlook/ Employment
● In 2008 there were about 59,700 jobs for
veterinarians.
● The number of jobs for vets is expected to
grow much faster than the average through
all occupations through 2018.
● There will be more jobs for vets who have
advanced training, such as in dentistry.

7. Earnings
● $50,000 to $145,000 a year.
● The median is about $82,000 a year.
● Vets who work with big animals often earn
more than those who work with small
animals.

8. Uses of Technology in Career
● When it comes to veterinarians mostly all it is, is using technology.
● Vets use technology to look inside animals or to read their heart beat.
● Some examples are:
○ Electrocardiograph- Provides print out of the animals heart functions.
○ Endoscopy- Allows the vet to see inside the animal.
○ Echocardiograhpy- Special kind of ultrasound that vets use to see the
animals heart.

9. Summary
● Yes this career is still very appealing to me. Ever since I
was little i've always wanted to be a veterinarian, and
even after all the research, I still do! It sounds like a lot
of hard work, having to take that many years of college
but it would be worth it. Being able to have a job where I
could help animals and even people become happier
would be a dream come true.

10. Works Cited
● http://www.bls.gov/k12/nature04.htm
● http://public.careercruising.com/us/en
● http://www.therichest.org/salary/veterinarian/
● http://www.boardwalkanimalclinic.com/custom_content/c_185923_services.html
● http://www.militarytimesedge.com/education/college-news/ed_veterinarian_shortage_032309/
● http://www.jobshadow.com/interview-with-a-veterinarian/
● http://money.usnews.com/money/careers/slideshows/job-outlook-for-best-careers-2010/2