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Dania C. Novoa
Career Description Paper
Mr. Miller/ Ms. Ali
February 15, 2006
Career Description
Veterinarians play a major role in the healthcare of pets, livestock, and zoo, sporting, and laboratory animals. Some veterinarians use their skills to protect humans against diseases carried by animals and conduct clinical research on human and animal health problems. Most veterinarians perform clinical work in private practices. More than 50 percent of these veterinarians in private practices typically treat small animals. Small-animal practitioners usually care for companion animals, such as dogs and cats, but also treat birds, reptiles, rabbits, and other animals that can be kept as pets.
About one-fourth of all veterinarians work in mixed animal practices, where they see pigs, goats, sheep, and some non-domestic animals in addition to companion animals. Veterinarians in clinical practice diagnose animal health problems; vaccinate against diseases, such as demodectic mange and rabies. Veterinarians medicate animals suffering from infections or illnesses. They also treat and cover wounds, and set fractures. Perform surgery; and advice owners about animal feeding, behavior, and breeding.
A small number of private practice veterinarians work solely with large animals, mostly horses or cows. Some also care for various kinds of food animals. These veterinarians usually drive to farms or ranches to provide veterinary services for herds or individual animals. Much of this work involves precautious care to maintain the health of the animals. These veterinarians test for and vaccinate against diseases and discuss with farm or ranch owners and managers regarding animal production, feeding, and housing issues.
They also treat and cover up wounds, set fractures, and perform surgery, including cesarean sections on birthing animals. Veterinarians euthanize animals when necessary. Other veterinarians care for zoo, aquarium, or laboratory animals. “They work outdoors in all kinds of weather and may have to treat animals or perform surgery under unsanitary conditions.” (Veterinarians). Veterinarians who treat animals use medical equipment such as stethoscopes, surgical instruments, and diagnostic equipment, including radiographic and ultrasound equipment. Veterinarians working in research use a full range of sophisticated laboratory equipment.
Veterinarians often work long hours. Those in group practices may take turns being on call for evening, night, or weekend work. Solo practitioners may work extended and weekend hours, responding to emergencies or squeezing in unexpected appointments. The work setting often can be noisy. “When working with animals that are frightened or in pain, veterinarians risk being bitten, kicked, or scratched.” (Veterinarian).
Studies show that in May of 2004 veterinarians earned $66,590 year around. The middle 50 percent earned between $51,420 and $88,060. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $39,020, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $118,430. The average annual salary for veterinarians in the Federal Government in non-supervisory, supervisory, and managerial positions was $78,769 in 2005.
Career Description Paper
Mr. Miller/ Ms. Ali
February 15, 2006
Career Description
Veterinarians play a major role in the healthcare of pets, livestock, and zoo, sporting, and laboratory animals. Some veterinarians use their skills to protect humans against diseases carried by animals and conduct clinical research on human and animal health problems. Most veterinarians perform clinical work in private practices. More than 50 percent of these veterinarians in private practices typically treat small animals. Small-animal practitioners usually care for companion animals, such as dogs and cats, but also treat birds, reptiles, rabbits, and other animals that can be kept as pets.
About one-fourth of all veterinarians work in mixed animal practices, where they see pigs, goats, sheep, and some non-domestic animals in addition to companion animals. Veterinarians in clinical practice diagnose animal health problems; vaccinate against diseases, such as demodectic mange and rabies. Veterinarians medicate animals suffering from infections or illnesses. They also treat and cover wounds, and set fractures. Perform surgery; and advice owners about animal feeding, behavior, and breeding.
A small number of private practice veterinarians work solely with large animals, mostly horses or cows. Some also care for various kinds of food animals. These veterinarians usually drive to farms or ranches to provide veterinary services for herds or individual animals. Much of this work involves precautious care to maintain the health of the animals. These veterinarians test for and vaccinate against diseases and discuss with farm or ranch owners and managers regarding animal production, feeding, and housing issues.
They also treat and cover up wounds, set fractures, and perform surgery, including cesarean sections on birthing animals. Veterinarians euthanize animals when necessary. Other veterinarians care for zoo, aquarium, or laboratory animals. “They work outdoors in all kinds of weather and may have to treat animals or perform surgery under unsanitary conditions.” (Veterinarians). Veterinarians who treat animals use medical equipment such as stethoscopes, surgical instruments, and diagnostic equipment, including radiographic and ultrasound equipment. Veterinarians working in research use a full range of sophisticated laboratory equipment.
Veterinarians often work long hours. Those in group practices may take turns being on call for evening, night, or weekend work. Solo practitioners may work extended and weekend hours, responding to emergencies or squeezing in unexpected appointments. The work setting often can be noisy. “When working with animals that are frightened or in pain, veterinarians risk being bitten, kicked, or scratched.” (Veterinarian).
Studies show that in May of 2004 veterinarians earned $66,590 year around. The middle 50 percent earned between $51,420 and $88,060. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $39,020, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $118,430. The average annual salary for veterinarians in the Federal Government in non-supervisory, supervisory, and managerial positions was $78,769 in 2005.