Also called: In-Home Euthanasia Vet, Pet Hospice Vet
Provides comfort care and gentle, in-home euthanasia for pets at the end of life.
Visits families to manage an old dog's pain and decide when it's time, then helps the pet pass peacefully at home surrounded by family, with grief resources for the kids.
Estimate; BLS veterinarians overall median about $130k (May 2025), specialists earn more.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Professional degree (MD, JD, DVM…), about 8 years after high school. Bachelor's plus a 4-year DVM and state license.
Ways in: 4-year college, Professional school. Training cost: Over $150k.
Majors to look at: Animal Science, Biology, Pre-Veterinary Studies.
Growing much faster than average. Veterinarians grow faster than average; specialists are in short supply.
Low risk for 10 years. AI won't sit with a grieving family; managing end-of-life pain and gentle in-home euthanasia stay human.
Classes: AP Biology, Psychology, AP Chemistry, Health.
Official data: O*NET occupation 29-1131.
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