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Care for the health of animals.

Veterinarians diagnose, treat, or research illness or injuries in animals. They care for livestock as well as family pets.

Wages	$51.11 per hour on average
Outlook	The outlook is Excellent
Education & Training	Graduate degree (any type) is needed for entry.
Related Programs (Current training programs available)
On the Job	Work Activities Determine protocols for medical procedures. Maintain medical or professional knowledge. Conduct research to increase knowledge about medical issues. Immunize patients. Operate on patients to treat conditions. Treat acute illnesses, infections, or injuries. Maintain medical facility records. Analyze medical data to determine cause of death. Analyze test data or images to inform diagnosis or treatment. Collect biological specimens from patients.
Career Pathways	Animal Systems
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