Veterinarian Jobs

Veterinarians play a pivotal role in the veterinary industry, providing a wide range of services oriented towards the health and welfare of animals. They diagnose, treat, and research medical conditions and diseases of pets, livestock, and other animals. Their tasks include performing surgeries, treating wounds, vaccinating against diseases, and prescribing medication. They also offer advice to pet owners on general care, medical conditions, and treatments. Further, they may work in research, teaching, and public health roles, contributing to the development and implementation of animal health policies and regulations.

Veterinarians should have a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree and must be licensed to practice. They need a strong foundation in biomedical sciences and must possess good analytical and problem-solving skills. They should also have strong communication skills, as they need to explain complex medical conditions and procedures to pet owners. Compassion, patience, and good manual dexterity are also essential qualities for a veterinarian. Before becoming a veterinarian, one might start their career journey as a veterinary assistant or technician, or they may work in roles such as a laboratory animal caretaker or a pet adoption counselor. These roles provide valuable experience in handling animals and understanding their behavior, as well as exposure to the veterinary field.

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Tempus Veterinary Recruitment

General Practice (Veterinarian)

The Associate Veterinarians schedule is flexible, typically consisting of four weekdays and two half Saturdays per month....

Pet Stat Animal Urgent Care

Full Time Urgent Care Veterinarian

Urgent Care Veterinarian (Full Time) Pet Stat Animal Urgent Care is looking for a full time Veterinarian to join our growing team!...

Veterinarian

  • Yorba Linda, CA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Yorba Linda, CA
  • 7 hours ago

Daily Responsibilities: Perform small animal care including physical exams, vaccinations, dentals and surgeries Educate clients on pet health and wellness Utilize digital radiography and dental radiography...

PriorityPet Urgent Care of Clayton

Urgent Care Veterinarian - PT or FT

Company Description Are you a skilled veterinarian seeking to step beyond general practice while avoiding the demands of a full emergency setting allowing you to enjoy a better work-life balance with...

BetterPet Urgent Care

Veterinarian

BetterPet Veterinary Urgent Care is looking for a full-time or part-time veterinarian!...

PriorityPet Urgent Care of Provo

DVM Veterinary Partner & Hospital Equity Owner

Job Description We are seeking talented and entrepreneurial Veterinarians to partner with us and become Medical Directors in a practice that we will build together....

PriorityPet Urgent Care of Davidson

DVM Veterinary Partner & Hospital Equity Owner

Job Description We are seeking talented and entrepreneurial Veterinarians to partner with us and become Medical Directors in a practice that we will build together....

PriorityPet Urgent Care of Des Moines

DVM Veterinary Partner & Hospital Equity Owner

Job Description We are seeking talented and entrepreneurial Veterinarians to partner with us and become Medical Directors in a practice that we will build together....

Shawnee Animal Clinic

Associate Veterinarian

General Practice/Small Animal clinic with some exotics & mixed animal 5 DVM practice with 2 dedicated RVTs and additional support staff State of the art equipment - Ohio State University equipment New...

Safari Veterinary Care Centers

Veterinarian

Position Overview We are seeking either: A new graduate veterinarian eager to learn and grow in a supportive, structured environment, or An experienced veterinarian with surgical or advanced internal...

PriorityPet Urgent Care - National

Urgent Care Veterinarian - PT/FT Opportunities! - Equity Available

We offer our Veterinarians: Competitive compensation with generous Sign-on and Performance bonuses Comprehensive Benefits (100% employer paid medical premiums, liability coverage, paid licensing/fees...

PriorityPet Urgent Care - National

DVM Veterinary Partner & Hospital Equity Owner

Job Description We are seeking talented and entrepreneurial Veterinarians to partner with us and become Medical Directors in a practice that we will build together....

Colville Animal Hospital

Associate Veterinarian

Mixed animal (10%LA/90% SA) AAHA accredited hospital located in NE Washington looking to add 2 doctors to our ranks. Negotiated signing bonus with 3+ years commitment. Experience preferred but we...

Family Pet Clinic

Associate Veterinarian

Family Pet Clinic is looking for a compassionate FT associate to join our 5 doctor practice in Menomonee Falls, WI. Good surgical and dental skills a plus. State of the art equipment including...

MarketPlace Veterinary Hospital

Veterinarian - Come to California - No Weekends job. - $20K Sign on Bonus

Marketplace Veterinary Hospital is looking for an Associate Veterinarian to join our dedicated and growing team! Are you looking to steer away from corporate-owned veterinary practices?...

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Ethology for veterinerian an introduction
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Salary for Veterinarian Jobs Nationwide

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireVeterinary research efforts.
Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Veterinarian positions.

Highest Education Level

Veterinarians offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
33.5%
Bachelor's Degree
25.4%
High School or GED
14.9%
Associate's Degree
11.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
6.7%
Master's Degree
5.1%
Some College
1.5%
Some High School
1.5%
Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Veterinarians
1-2 years
25.8%
None
19.4%
4-6 years
16.6%
Less than 1 year
10.0%
2-4 years
9.5%
10+ years
8.2%
6-8 years
7.1%
8-10 years
3.4%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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