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WHAT IS A VETRINARIAN…

Veterinarians treat sick and injured animals, provide preventive medical services, and give advice about animal care and breeding to owners. They may specialize in the care and treatment of either small or large animals.

Small animal veterinarians deal mostly with household pets, such as dogs, cats, birds, rodents, and even reptiles. Large animal veterinarians, who commonly work with horses, cows, pigs, sheep, and other farm animals.

WHAT LEVEL OF HIGH SCHOOL DOES THIS JOB REQUIRE…?

High school courses

- Math 30 Pure

- All Sciences, 30-1 Levels

- English 30-1

- Social 30-1

- Computers

Take as many high leveled science courses in high school.

WHAT WOULD IT TAKE TO GET INTO THIS PROGRAM…?

If wanting to become a Veterinarian you should take as many high school science courses as possible.

After high school you complete 2 to 4 years of pre-veterinary or science studies at university before applying to veterinary school. However, because the competition for veterinary school admission is so competitive, it’s a good idea to complete a full Bachelor of Science degree. Once you are accepted by a veterinary school, it takes another 4 to 5 years of study to graduate as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM).

WHAT IS THE SALARY…?

Earnings differ on experience, responsibilities, location and employer. In general people working full-time in this profession start out earning between $45,000 and $70,000 or more a year. The average income for a full-time vet is between $70,000 to $90,000 a year. However, owners of successful private practices can make over 150,000 a year

WHAT HAVE I LEARNED THROUGH THROUGH THIS PROCESS…?That you must have very high grades and a lot of schooling to

become a Veteranarian.