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The average beginner in this position makes around $71,000, but people who have been around for five to 10 years see a higher median salary of $81,000

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The needed skills for this job is a passion for animals and a commitment to the health and well-being of animals. All veterinarians need understanding in math, science, language and research and a commitment to lifelong learning. They need to keep informed of new scientific developments, understand new information on procedures and drugs, and how to use them when treating their patients. They must be willing to take continuing education classes and attend conferences in their areas of specialization.  Good interpersonal skills with clients are essential when treating their pets. Clients must understand the instructions regarding vaccination schedules, feeding instructions, and proper administration of medications.

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The potential employees in a veterinary clinic are groomers, kennel assistants, veterinary assistants, veterinary technicians, veterinary technologists, receptionists, office managers, and veterinarians. Groomers handle different tasks such as bathing, brushing, trimming, cutting nails, and just cleaning the animal in general. Kennel assistants are employees who provide basic animal care in environments where animals are caged. Veterinary assistants feed, weigh, take temperatures, give medications, clean cages, and providing care before and after surgery/medical procedures. Veterinary technicians obtain patient case history, perform laboratory procedures, provide nursing care, prepare animals, tools/equipment for surgery, educate animal owners, and train practice personnel. Veterinary technologists perform medical tests under supervision of a licensed veterinarian. Receptionist usually answer phones, open mail, manage normal office functions, and they also have to be comfortable around cats, dogs, and other household pets. Office managers bill clients, schedule vet appointments, provide human resource services, answer calls, collect payments and maintain office supplies. And last but not least, veterinarians protect the health and well-being of both animals. They diagnose and control diseases and treat sick and injured animals. They also advise owners on how to take proper care of their pets.

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The duties of a veterinarian is to examine, diagnose and treat animals; prescribe and to give animal medications; take cell and tissue samples and perform tests; and perform surgery on animals.  You may also perform services such as spaying and neutering, setting broken bones, treating wounds, and take X-rays.
The needed equipment/technology is a laboratory that offers testing. An imaging department that includes radiographs (X-rays), fluoroscopy (motion X-rays), ultrasound exams, CT (computed tomography) and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging). Echocardiography (electrodiagnostic testing for muscle and nerve disease) and a fully-equipped intensive care service with 24-hour, 7-day-a-week monitoring and treatment. The setting for this job would be a clinic, and if you work with exotic animals (such as dolphins, seals, sharks, tigers, giraffes, and pandas.), you go to where they live/their habitat.

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Step 1: Complete a Bachelor's Degree Program: Participate in volunteer programs or internships at shelters or other animal facilities. Volunteering at places like that can give students an idea of what the job of a veterinarian is really like. Most programs require some experience working with animals and volunteering can fulfill this requirement.

Step 2: Earn a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine: The first year/two will focus on science subjects like animal anatomy and physiology, nutrition, and virology. Some courses might be different depending on if you are doing exotic or house animals. The third year may focus on clinical studies in which students come in to contact with living animals and practice using the knowledge and skills they've gained in the previous two years to make diagnoses and recommend possible treatments. The fourth year is usually spent participating in applied experiences.

Step 3: Become Licensed: All states require that graduates successfully pass the North American Veterinary Licensing Exam.
Step 4: Gain Experience: You can choose to have more experience in the field by interning for a year before applying for a more permanent position.
Step 5: Become Certified in a Specialty:  You have to have completed either a residency or additional education. Residency programs involve multiple years working at a specified location where a veterinarian receives supervised training in his or her chosen specialty.
Step 6: Join a Professional Association: Go to a professional workplace that you will substantially stay in.

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Tertiary; it is a service that helps animals.

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Vetrinarian