Also called: Vet, DVM
A doctor for animals who diagnoses illness, performs surgery and keeps pets healthy.
She does six wellness visits, removes a lump from a dog in surgery, and calls an owner about blood test results. A sick kitten emergency arrives right before closing.
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 Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) and a state license.
Ways in: 4-year college, Professional school. Training cost: Over $150k.
Majors to look at: Animal Science, Biology, Pre-Veterinary.
Growing much faster than average (about 10% over 10 years). BLS projection, approx.
Low risk for 10 years. AI helps read X-rays and lab results; exams, surgery and talking with worried owners stay human.
Classes: AP Biology, AP Chemistry, Animal science (FFA/Ag CTE).
Official data: O*NET occupation 29-1131.
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