Also called: Public Health Veterinarian, Federal Veterinarian
A government veterinarian who protects the food supply and stops animal disease outbreaks.
Oversees meat inspection at a processing plant, investigates a farm with suspected bird flu, and inspects animals being imported at the border. Also responds to disease emergencies nationwide.
Estimate; federal pay scale plus recruitment bonuses.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Professional degree (MD, JD, DVM…), about 8 years after high school. DVM degree; federal hiring.
Ways in: Professional school. Training cost: Over $150k.
Majors to look at: Animal Science, Agriculture, Biology, Pre-Veterinary.
Growing much faster than average (about 10% over 10 years).
Low risk for 10 years. Data systems track disease and traceability; on-site inspections and outbreak response on farms and plants stay hands-on.
Classes: AP Biology, AP Chemistry, Agriscience (FFA), Government or civics.
Official data: O*NET occupation 29-1131.
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