Veterinarian

Duties and Responsibilities: Examine animals to diagnose their health problems, diagnose and treat animals for medical conditions ,treat and dress wounds, perform surgery on animals, test for and vaccinate against diseases, operate medical equipment, such as x-ray machines Advise animal owners about general care, medical conditions, and treatments, prescribe medication.

Salary: $84,460 per year, $40.61 per hour

Education: Although not required, most applicants to veterinary school have a bachelor’s degree. To become a Veterinarian they need to take for 4 years with classroom, laboratory, and clinical components.

 

I would not like to be a Veterinarian because I would not like to see animals in pain. Also, because I think I wouldn’t be able to handle the pressure in a surgery to save a dog.