Also called: Attending Veterinarian (Research)
A vet who cares for animals used in research and ensures they're treated humanely.
Checks on mice and monkeys in the research facility, performs surgeries, and reviews experiment plans to make sure animal pain is minimized.
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Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Professional degree (MD, JD, DVM…), about 11 years after high school. DVM plus a lab animal medicine residency (ACLAM board certification).
Ways in: 4-year college, Professional school. Training cost: Over $150k.
Majors to look at: Animal Science, Biology.
Growing much faster than average (about 9% over 10 years). Estimate.
Low risk for 10 years. Surgery, animal care and humane-use reviews need a licensed vet; demand is growing.
Classes: AP Biology, AP Chemistry, Animal science CTE.
Official data: O*NET occupation 29-1131.
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