Veterinary Technical Services Veterinarian

Also called: Technical Services Vet, Veterinary Medical Affairs

Company vet who supports other vets in using their products and investigates problems.

A day in the life

Takes calls from vets about a vaccine reaction, gives lectures at veterinary conferences, and trains sales reps on the science behind products.

Pay over a career

Starting
$120k
Typical
$160k
High
$220k

Estimate.

Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.

Training

Professional degree (MD, JD, DVM…), about 10 years after high school. DVM plus several years of practice.

Ways in: 4-year college, Professional school. Training cost: Over $150k.

Majors to look at: Animal Science, Biology.

Outlook

Growing about average. Steady.

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. AI answers routine product questions from clinics; investigating problem cases and advising vets stay with a vet.

Start now, in high school

Classes: AP Biology, AP Chemistry, Speech & debate, AP Statistics.

Official data: O*NET occupation 29-1131.

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