Is being a vet a good fit for you?
Diagnoses and treats illnesses and injuries in animals. Works with pets, farm animals and other creatures.
What the work involves
- Treats sick or injured animals by prescribing medicine, setting bones, dressing wounds or doing surgery.
- Vaccinates animals against diseases like rabies or distemper.
- Examines animals to find and understand diseases or injuries.
- Collects tissue, blood, urine, poo and other samples for testing.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be hands-on and curious. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
What it tends to reward
Compared with other work, this job stands out for:
- Mastery. Getting really good at something over time.
- Independence. Trusted to decide how the work gets done.
How much training it needs
Degree required. Usually a degree, sometimes more study after. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
Answer quick questions about what you like doing and what keeps you going. We match you with roles from over 900 kinds of work, and you can see if a vet is one of yours.
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