Veterinarian Career Project

Freshman FocusBy: Amber

Job Description Diagnosis and treatment of sick or injured

animals Preventative medical services Advise on animal care and breeding Possibility of specialization in large, small,

equine, or exotics Possibility of specialization in residency

programs

Residency Programs anatomy anesthesiology physiology pharmacology toxicology microbiology pathology

immunology internal medicine clinical pathology radiology theriogenology production

medicine 

Education and Schooling

Washington State University Bachelors of Science or Bachelors of Arts (4 years)

Four years @ approx. $5,514 per yearB. of S. $22,056

Education and Schooling (cont)

Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine 4 years: 1st - 28,342

2nd -28,5423rd -27,724

4th -29,392Overall 8-year program- $182,872Overall 7-year accelerated program- $158,764

Education and Schooling (cont)

Washington State University-Educational requirements

4 years English (3 of composition and literature) 3+ years math (at least algebra 2) 2+ years science (1 year lab) 2 years foreign language (no English or ASL) 3 years social science (at least 1 of history) 1 year fine or visual arts

Education and Schooling (cont)

Texas A & M University

Bachelors of Science or Bachelors of Arts (4 years)

Four years @ approx. $23,391 per yearB of S $93,564

Education and Schooling (cont) Texas A & M University College of

Veterinary Medicine 4 years: 1st- $36,759

2nd- $37,3783rd- $36,715

4th- $41,622

Overall 8-year program- $246,038Overall 7-year accelerated program- $222,647

Education and Schooling (cont) Texas A & M University-Educational

requirements 4 years English 3 ½ years math (algebra, geometry, algebra

II, advanced math) 3 years science (two biology I, Chemistry I,

Physics I 2 years same foreign language 2 years social studies 1 year history

Education and Schooling (cont)

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Undergrad Vet(average)

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WSU TAMU

Earnings and Wages

WashingtonStarting-$45,781

hourly-$22.01

Average-$64,002hourly-$30.77

Top-$73,112hourly-$35.15

National AveragesStarting-$49,690 ($23.89)

Average-$64,750 ($31.13)

Top-$88,060 ($42.34)

GeorgiaStarting-$51,938 ($24.97)

Average-$65,514 ($31.51)

Top-$89,648 ($43.10)

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Washington National Average Georgia

Outlook 2002-2007

134 licensed practicing vetsexpected 11.16% increase

2007-2012143 licensed practicing vetsexpected 10.71%

28%are self-employedJobs available in all regions

Career Requirements

Bachelor of Science (or B. .A)4 years Vet schoolMust have at least DVM status, if

not Ph. DPass national board testPass state board test

Personality Traits

Good communication skills Patience Perseverance Passion for working with animals Analytical Observant Understanding Sympathetic

Animal Care

Surgery

Hip Dysplasia

Surgery

Summary