Veterinarian

McKenzie Klauser May 6th, 2013

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IntroductionImagine being surrounded by animals – a Cat, newborn puppies, a frog, maybe even a lizard named Pedro. Each animal is unique in every way - yet today, they all share a need of medical Vet care (Veterinarian). For some animals in my office today, their owners are rushing frantically, begging for help, “please, save my kitten”, “Doctor, how do I care for a new puppy liter?” Others not so fortunate, abandoned, injured, sick, even dying. I am Vet Dr. McKenzie Klauser, the doctor who will do my best to resolve this day to day chaos of “rib-its”, “meows” and “barks”. I hope to earn a degree in Veterinarian Medicine, delivering medical attention that changes lives. Join my friend Pedro and I on a career journey, Animal, I mean, “Vet” style as we explore occupation conditions, demands, education, certification and other related career Vet attributes.

Career Name not Unique to U.S.A.

Veterinary medicineOR

médecine vétérinaireTiermedizin

Κτηνιατρικά φάρμακαleigheas TréidliachtaMedicina veterinaria

WeterynariaВетеринарная медицина

VeterinärmedicinMilfeddygaeth

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Nature of Work Treat diseases + dysfunctions of animals Perform Surgery Euthanize Animals Diagnose animal health problems Advise owners on what to do

Job DescriptionVeterinarians study, treat, and control animal injuries and diseases. They

help healthy animals against stay healthy by immunization. Veterinarians also perform surgery, aid in birth, set broken bones, establish diet and exercise routines, and prescribe medicines for animals.

Of the more than sixty-one thousand veterinarians working in the United States, only about one-third treat small pets exclusively. Small-animal veterinarians usually have private practices. Many large-animal veterinarians are employed by farms, ranches, and zoos. Large-animal vets immunize cattle and treat diseases acquired by the animals. Some veterinarians who specialize in the treatment of large animals are self-employed. Also, many vets, at some point, have to put an animal down for some reason.

A large number of veterinarians work as meat and livestock inspectors. Some inspect the meat that is to be fed to members of the military, and others inspect meat sold to the public.

Working Conditions Long hours Noisy environment Risks from animalsBittenScratched Kicked

Work in all weather Usually clean well-lit offices

Education and Training• High school courses in biology, chemistry,

health, mathematics, and speech• Two years of an undergraduate university• Four-year college degree from Veterinary

School• Doctor of Veterinarian Medicine degree• Pass a state license exam

Colleges

1. PURDUE UNIVERSITY2. Michigan State University3. Ohio State University4. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign5. University of Missouri

Skills And Interests NeededIn order to be a veterinarian, you obviously need

to love and be good with animals. You should be strong in math and science. A vet must be willing to figure things out and put a lot of work into patients. Flexibility is necessary because most vets are always on call.

Veterinarians need steady hands and the capability to witness animals at their worst moments, both physically and mentally. Compassion is especially important in the veterinary field. Lastly, a vet absolutely needs the ability to think on their feet.

Why I Want To Be A VeterinarianI want to be a veterinarian because I love animals. I love them and want to help them to have the best lives they possibly can. Since I can remember, I have dreamed of curing them and saving their lives. I hope to be a large animal vet specializing in farm animals. A few summers ago, I helped my neighbors take care of their farm animals, and I fell in love with the seemingly disgusting hogs and cattle. It helps that there is a very large demand for this field.

Veterinarian: SCANS Skills NeededIn addition to mastering the basic skills of reading, writing, mathematics and

communicating, a veterinarian should also possess the following skills:

• Social – Must interact with pet owners and show understanding for their needs.

• Leadership – Professional communication and ability to influence others, especially their employees and colleagues.

• Self-Management – Should be accountable to running their business without supervision and achieving daily goals.

• Responsibility – Must be dependable and perform high quality work, especially when dealing with life and death situations.

• Problem Solving & Decision Making – Must have the ability to diagnose an animal’s health problem, and be decisive in taking action.

Job Outlook/Employment Employment rate=increase 33% from the years 2008-2018 28 actual Veterinary medicine schools in U.S.Very Competitive: 2,500 graduates per/yr.

Jobs open usually in heavily populated areas Job around St. Clair Shores

Outlook and Job Growth Potential

• The job expectancies for a veterinarian are expected to grow faster than average through 2018

• The career of a veterinarian is going to grow +32.5%

EARNINGS Annual earnings range from $46,610 to $143,660Average earnings for 2012- $93,398

Lifestyle goals : Finish college and find a career, Get married + settled, have children Begin paying off college loans and debts

Veterinarian: Salary Range

Beginning Salary

Median Salary Potential Salary

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$20,000

$40,000

$60,000

$80,000

$100,000

$120,000

$140,000

$160,000

$53,000

$79,050

$143,000

Related Careers • Aquarists• Zoo Keepers• Zoologist• Biological Scientists• Physician and Surgeon• Dentist• Podiatrists• Veterinary Researchers• Equine Veterinarian• Zoo Veterinarian • Anesthesiologist• Physician Assistant

Different Settings

• Zoo• Aquarium• Veterinary Office

Animals Vets Treat

• Frogs• Lizards• Dogs• Cats• Horses • Snakes• Rabbits• Cows• Pigs

Work Hours and Business

• Because animals can get sick at any time of the day, vets often work at all hours.

• Many vets like their work because they can be with animals every day. But because some animals are scared and nervous sometimes they try to bite, kick, or scratch their vets.

• Vets who work with large animals often work outside in all different kinds of weather.

When Animals Are Sick

• When an animal is sick, vets examine it to find out why. They look for clues in the way an animal looks, acts, and smells. Animals can’t talk so you have to observe them.

• Vets give animals blood tests, x-rays, and other tests to look for clues about an animal's illnesses. After the tests , vets decide what kind of medicine the animal needs.

• Vets prevent problems by giving vaccination shots and check-ups and fixing teeth. They also teach and show owners how to feed and train their animals.

Thoughts About Success

o “Victory is what happens when ten thousand hours of training meet up with one moment of opportunity”

(Anonymous)

SummaryAfter my time researching a veterinarian I am most excited to become part of this work field. Being around animals all the time seems almost to good to be true. Also helping people to feel better that I helped to save their pet would be an amazing feeling. Yet I am definitely not excited about going to school for 7-8 years or having to put down animals when they are very sick, old or injured. Throughout my research I learned a lot more about what it takes, and the working conditions of being a vet. But the positives of being a Veterinarian outweigh the negatives and when I am old enough I am ready to be on the work field.

Veterinarian

• Now who wants to be a veterinarian?• Working with animals will be fun if you love

animals.• Help animals in need!• You will make a bond between the animals

you care for!• If this is your dream, this is the information

you need!

• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Veterinarian• http://www.vetinfo.com/veted.html• http://careers.stateuniversity.com/pages/77/

Veterinarian.html• http://www.youtube.com/watch?

v=sMmjSE_d6J0&feature=related

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