Job Description - Veterinarian:
Veterinarians provide healthcare for pets, livestock, and zoo, sporting, and laboratory animals. Most perform clinical work in private practices. Of those, the majority work with small animals while a few work with large animals, including food animals, only.
Educational Requirements - Veterinarians:
To become a veterinarian one must earn a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M. or V.M.D.) degree from an accredited college of veterinary medicine. Although many schools admit applicants who don't have a bachelor's degree, having one will increase your odds of getting accepted. There is keen competition for entry into this four year program.
Other Requirements - Veterinarians:
All States and the District of Columbia require that veterinarians be licensed before they can practice.
Advancement Opportunities - Veterinarians:
Most veterinarians begin as employees in established practices and when they become experienced, set up their own practice or purchase an established