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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Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice

Part Time Veterinarian

of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD/BVMS) Must possess a valid U.S. driver's license Availability to work some weekends Able to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted and up to 100 lbs with assistance Candidates...

High Desert Animal Care Hospital

Associate Veterinarian

Our Palmdale and Antelope Valley  veterinarian office is very easy to get to and is about an hour outside of Hollywood, CA. Palmdale truly has something for everyone!...

Town & Country Veterinary Clinic - NY

Associate Veterinarian

Job Description We're looking for: Full Time Veterinarian Compassionate, Team Player and Strong Communicator Proficient in general medicine and surgery Experience preferred but new graduates seeking...

Stonecliff Veterinary Clinic

Small Animal Boarded Veterinary Surgeon

He was the first veterinarian in Vermont licensed to perform this procedure and clients travel with their dogs from far and wide to be evaluated at Stonecliff Veterinary Surgical Center....

PriorityPet Urgent Care of Palm Beach, FL

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....

Greater Cincinnati Veterinary & Urgent Care

Small Animal Boarded Veterinary Surgeon

At GCVS, our referral veterinarians are all board-certified in their field....

PriorityPet Urgent Care of Richmond, VA

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 Madison, WI

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....

Ayers Animal Hospital

Associate Veterinarian

Practice Type: Small Animal + Exotics Flexible Scheduling: No weekend hours for our veterinarians Robust team: 5 DVM practice with strong and tenured support staff Excellent benefits: OFFERING SIGN-ON...

PriorityPet Urgent Care of Knoxville

DVM Veterinary Partner & Hospital Equity Owner

We're looking to hire the most compassionate, experienced, and qualified Veterinarians and support staff, to ensure the highest quality of medicine is provided....

Swansboro Animal Hospital

Small Animal Veterinarian Surgeon

We offer our Veterinarians: Flexible Scheduling Comprehensive Benefits (paid vacation/sick time/holidays, health, dental, vision, liability, 401K, life & supplemental insurance, employee assistance...

New Smyrna Beach Animal Medical Center

Associate Veterinarian

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...

Cumberland Animal Clinic

Associate Veterinarian

Job Description We are looking for: A Full-Time Veterinarian Compassionate, Team-Oriented, and Strong Communicator Proficient in General Medicine and Surgery All level of veterinarians encouraged to...

Southern Paws Animal Medical Center

Associate Veterinarian

Job Description Full Time, Part-Time or Relief Veterinarian Proficient in general medicine, surgery and dentistry Experience preferred but new graduates seeking mentorship are encouraged to apply!...

Portland Veterinary Hospital

Associate Veterinarian

Company Description Portland Veterinary Hospital  is looking for an Associate Veterinarian to join our team....

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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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