Veterinarian
Conclusion
I am very interested in this animals and it is something I have always been passionate about
I feel that I have enough hands on experience and the right skills for this career
I prefer to work with animals than humans and really enjoy it
Barriers
getting high 70’s-80’s in bio, chem and math will be challenging
I will probably use tutors(expensive), counting on you and extra help at lunch
I will make sure to get to get clarification when needed
Experiences
I helped deliver two litters of puppies twice as well as take care of them until owners can
I have two dogs which I care for daily
I helped train 6 dogs and dog sit aswell
Recomendations
General animal- animal projects,
Humane society
Zoo race track
Veterinary work- work under supervision of a vet to gain experience
4 years of math including algebra, geometry, calculus and trigonometry
4 years of science including biology, chemistry and physics
4 years of English
Future Uutlook
Future outlook is pretty good
employment rate: veterinarians expected growth went up 19% (estimate 2016-2026)
which is larger percent then other occupations
Working Conditions
Conditions are as clean and sanitary as human clinics hospitals etc..
work can be indoor facilities like clinic and animal hospitals or outdoors like farms, zoo’s and ranches
Workplaces:
Clinics
Hospitals
Laboratories
Zoo’s
Levels
Veterinarian technician
Make sure animals are cared for correctly, they help scientist and veterinarians, do blood work, urine tests, placing catheters and prescribe medication
Veterinarian assistant
Responsible for the care and well beings of animals before and after procedures as well as daily tasks like: cleaning cages, giving medication weighing and help out in minor procedures
Performs procedures and operations
Financial Rewards
Starting salary
$60,000
Low- $24k
High- $161k
Responsibilities
Examine animals
Diagnose health problems
Treat and dress wounds
Perform surgery and procedures
Test and vaccinate diseases
Use medical equipment like X-rays
Prescribe medication
Education
York University
Tuition: $7,333.87
University of Guelph
Tuition: $4,942.11
Program length: 4 years
Secondary School:
Cell biology; genetics;statistics(uni)
Chemistry (uni)
Two biological sciences
Two humanities or social sciences
Post Secondary:
DMV- Doctor or Veterinary Medicine
Minimum of 2 years of full time of a university undergraduate degree program
Profile
Treat sick and injured animals
Subtopic
Preform procedures and operations
Prevent, diagnose, treat diseases and health issues
