2. Imagine 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.

3. Career Name not Unique to U.S.A.
Veterinary medicine
OR
médecine vétérinaire
Tiermedizin
Κτηνιατρικά φάρμακα
leigheas Tréidliachta
Medicina veterinaria
Weterynaria
Ветеринарная медицина
Veterinärmedicin
Milfeddygaeth
French
Greek
Italian
Russian
Welsh
German
Irish
Polish
Swedish

5. Job Description
Veterinarians 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.

6. Long hours
Noisy environment
Risks from animals
Bitten
Scratched
Kicked
Work in all weather
Usually clean well-lit offices

7. 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

8. Colleges
1. PURDUE UNIVERSITY
2. Michigan State University
3. Ohio State University
4. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
5. University of Missouri

9. Skills And Interests Needed
In 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.

10. Why I Want To Be A Veterinarian
I 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.

11. Veterinarian: SCANS Skills Needed
In 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.

13. 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%

15. Veterinarian: Salary Range
$0
$20,000
$40,000
$60,000
$80,000
$100,000
$120,000
$140,000
$160,000
Beginning
Salary
Median
Salary
Potential
Salary
$53,000
$79,050
$143,000

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

17. Different Settings
• Zoo
• Aquarium
• Veterinary Office

18. Animals Vets Treat
• Frogs
• Lizards
• Dogs
• Cats
• Horses
• Snakes
• Rabbits
• Cows
• Pigs

19. 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.

20. 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.

21. Thoughts About Success
o “Victory is what happens when ten thousand
hours of training meet up with one moment of
opportunity”
(Anonymous)

23. 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!

24. • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Veterinarian
• http://www.vetinfo.com/veted.html
• http://careers.stateuniversity.com/pages/77/V
eterinarian.html
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMmjSE_d
6J0&feature=related
Sources

25. Questions / Comments?
Thank you!!!!