Veterinarian Created by Abby Bauer Work Activities Monitor

Veterinarian Created by: Abby Bauer

Work Activities Monitor events , materials and surrounding Examine animals Treat animals Give animals vaccination Specialize in a specific are treatment , such as surgery

Physical Demands Use their hands to handle , control , or feel object , tools , or controls Stand for long periods of time See details of objects that are less than a few feet away Use one or two hands to grasp , move , or assemble objects

Skills/Abilities Express ideas clearly when speaking Read and understand work-related materials Use specific methods to solve problems Listen to others and ask questions

Work Setting High level of social contact Communicate with coworkers and animal owners daily by telephone and in person. Greatly responsible, for work outcomes. Work in a group or as part of a team. Write letters, email, and a weekly basics.

Outlook LOCATION Employment & This occupation All Annual opening Nebraska 868 large & 11. 2% 9. 5% 38 high Central 153 medium & 24. 2% 7. 6% 7 high Panhandle 88 large & 35. 2 % 6. 3% 5 High

Knowledge Biology: knowledge of plants, animals, and living organisms and how the function • Sales and marketing : knowledge of advertising and selling products and services Managing the operations of a business, company, or group • Providing special services to customers based on their needs

Preparation Have a high school diploma or a GED Complete at least two years of pre-veterinary study Graduate from veterinary medicine school Pass a state exam

Helpful High School Courses Anatomy and physiology Animal science Computer Food and application nutrition Safety and first aid

Nebraska Colleges/Schools Kstate Iowa state UNL

Wages Location Pay period 10% Median 90% Nebraska Per year $64, 120 $79, 510 $94, 140 Panhandle Per year $79, 080 $89, 190 $103, 980 Omaha Per year $66, 560 $86, 760 $108, 670

Why did I decide upon this career? I decided on this career because, I like animals and dealing with them so I thought this career would be a good one for me.