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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GP Veterinarian

Job Description We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Veterinarian to join our full-service veterinary practice....

Associate Veterinarian Position

  • Lake Zurich, IL
  • 20 hours ago
  • Lake Zurich, IL
  • 20 hours ago

We reward our veterinarians with competitive salary, bonus, and benefits including healthcare, 401K, CE, vacation, dues, liability coverage and more....

SoBran, Inc.

Attending and Clinical Veterinarian II

of Veterinary Medicine degree (DVM/VMD) from an accredited program....

Crown Veterinary Specialists

Veterinarian - Anesthesiologist

scenery Established: Quality education and ample healthcare options We provide: A woman-owned, BIPOC-owned, independently owned 24/7 emergency and specialty practice An emergency department of twelve veterinarians...

Lake Orion Veterinary Hospital

Veterinarian

Lake Orion Veterinary Hospital is seeking a full-time veterinary associate with strong interests in surgery and dentistry, ultrasound, low-stress handling techniques, and business. Fully equipped...

PriorityPet Urgent Care of San Antonio

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 Spokane

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....

Emergency Veterinarian - Privately Owned / AAHA Accredited / Sign - on Bonus

  • Nederland, TX
  • 20 hours ago
  • Nederland, TX
  • 20 hours ago

Brady Hanson, our lead veterinarian, is a highly skilled surgeon with over 10,000 successful orthopedic surgeries under his belt....

Heartland Pet Hospital

Associate Veterinarian

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

Animal Emergency Clinic & Intensive Care Facility

Emergency Veterinarian

Qualifications Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree, or equivalent, from an accredited university Current DEA License or obtained upon hire....

Shenandoah Veterinary Hospital

Associate Veterinarian

of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or equivalent from an accredited university Active Veterinary State License (or ability to obtain upon hire) Current DEA License (or ability to obtain upon hire)...

Tempus Veterinary Recruitment

Urgent Care (Veterinarian)

This hospital is looking for a Urgent care veterinarian to join their team. The hospital has been serving the community for over 70 years....

Associate Veterinarian

We’re seeking dedicated and compassionate veterinarians to work four days a week in our well-established practice....

Associate Veterinarian

Veterinarians typically work an 8 hour shift, three or four days a week, allowing plenty of time to spend days off enjoying outdoor activities....

Tempus Veterinary Recruitment

General Practice (Veterinarian)

A well-established small animal practice is seeking a dedicated Veterinarian to join its collaborative and experienced 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
33.4%
Bachelor's Degree
25.4%
High School or GED
15.0%
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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