Veterinarian Research ProjectAllison Rafferty

Career- Veterinarian

According to www.bls.gov:

My future career will be a Veterinarian, or more specifically a companion animal veterinarian.

A Veterinarian is responsible for the welfare of animals and their job is to improve the animals’ health condition. Veterinarians manage the animals’ health by diagnosing the creature’s condition, treating the creature, and doing exemplary research on diseases animals may catch, where the animals can catch the disease, and the medical conditions of animals. Veterinarians treat a variety of animals ranging from pets to livestock.

Veterinarians must be adequate to demonstrate the following:

~heal and operate upon wounds

~execute surgeries of various types on various breeds of animals

~vaccinate animals to avert potential diseases

~utilize equipment used in medical procedures such as x-ray machines

~prescribe medications to animals and the animal’s owner(s)

~have the capability to humanely and properly euthanize animals

Career- Work Environment

According to www.bls.gov:

Many vets daily work is completed in animal hospitals or clinics, however some receive the opportunity to travel and respond to house calls, conduct their work in laboratories and even work for the government.

The responsibilities necessary to complete the job description can be stressful and even take an emotional toll especially due to the fact that vets have to handle unwell animals and the animal’s worried owners.

The work environment can become very boisterous depending on how many animals are in the environment at the time.

Veterinarians are frequently at risk of the animals’ disease infecting them and of being injured by the animal when the animal is in panic. For example, the animal may bite or scratch the vet when hurting or fearful.

On a regular basis, a veterinarian will work long hours. Occasionally, there will be an emergency call and the vet will have to respond to those calls on unexpected hours not scheduled.

Career- Training and Qualifications Necessary

According to www.bls.gov:

Education:

It is a necessity for veterinarian to have a complete Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree at a certified school of veterinary medicine.

Programs for veterinary medicine consisting of classroom, laboratory, and clinical factors on average take approximately four years to accomplish.

Colleges dedicated to Veterinary Medicine have the tendency to require aspirants to have passed scientific classes such as biology, chemistry, anatomy, physiology, zoology, animal science, and microbiology.

Licenses:

It is a requirement by all states in the U.S. to obtain a veterinary license and to pass the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination.

Certification is not a necessity, however, it demonstrates that the vet has ingenuity and knowledge in the field of veterinary medicine. To qualify for certification, vets need to possess a certain amount of years of working in the field, finish extra education, and complete a residency program.

Career- Training and Qualifications Necessary

According to www.bls.gov:

Training:

Even though veterinary program graduates have the option to launch their career once their license is received, some still may choose to seek additional training. Additional training can be achieved by entering internship programs that tend to last approximately one year.

Other Experience:

If there is a number of qualified vets seeking to attend the same medical college, whomever has the greatest amount of experience will be the most likely to be admitted into the college.

Income- Earnings/Salary

According to ctlr.msu.edu:

The median pay for a veterinarian is $84,460 yearly, or $40.61 per hour.

My Net Pay is $44,616.98.

44,616.98/12= 3,718.18

My monthly net income is $3,718.18

Housing-Renting

According to www.realtor.com:

Where:

I will be renting an apartment in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The apartment complex is located at 5425 E Paris Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512 and is River Oaks Apartments.

Rent:

The monthly rent ranges from $864-$1,280 depending on the square footage and how many baths/bedrooms there are.

My monthly rent will be $864 because I am only renting an apartment with one bedroom and one bathroom.

The apartment is 890 sq. feet and the complex is pet friendly

Additional Info:

The apartment I will be renting is not furnished.

Housing-Benefits of LocationAccording to www.realtor.com:

The River Oaks Apartments complex is only minutes away from I-96 and M-6.

Woodland and Centerpoint Malls are but a mere five minutes away.

The complex is located in a quiet setting, with lush greenery around the grounds.

Recreational Facilities:

-Pool -Tennis Court -Gym -Spa/Sauna/Hot Tub

Community Features:

-24 Hour Maintenance – Club House -BBQ/Picnic Area -Complimentary Video Rental

Unit Features:

-Air Conditioning -Disposal -Full Kitchen -Separate Dining Room -Balcony -Dishwasher -Covered parking

Laundry Facilities:

-Washer and dryer are in the unit

Why?

I would like to have the job as a veterinarian for many reasons. One reason being that I love animals and would do anything to aid an animal in need. I also want to choose a job in which I have the opportunity to make a difference in the world. While being a vet may not help terminate the crime and illegal actions occurring in the world, it can help make a difference in the lives of animals and their owners. It can also help me spread the word of animal cruelty and help teach people the proper way to treat and train their pet.