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What’s it like to be a Veterinarian?
Veterinarians diagnose, treat and help to prevent disease and injury in
animals. They advise on measures to prevent the occurrence or spread of
diseases and on ways to improve the health and productivity of animals, and
supervise safety standards on food supplies.
Veterinarians may work indoors or outdoors depending on the location of their
employment. They usually work long and irregular hours, especially those in
private practice who may be called upon to treat sick animals at any hour of
the day or night.
How much can I expect to earn?
Full-time employed Veterinarian earn an average of $1521 per week. The
[average annual salary for this job is $79092 excluding super.]
Personal requirements
- interested in the health and welfare of animals
- observant
- good analysing and problem-solving skills
- good communication skills
- aptitude for science
- an enquiring mind
- organisational and supervisory skills.
This job also involves:
Full use of hands/fingers
Use of precision or semi-precision tools or instruments or deft hand movements
are required for these occupations. Included are jobs where poor co-ordination
or incomplete use of hands or fingers may make tasks dangerous or difficult to
undertake.
Good vision for detail
These jobs require you to be able to see clearly to examine items close-up. It
covers jobs where poor vision e.g. tunnel vision, could make the work place
unsafe or the job difficult to undertake, e.g. draftsperson working with
detailed drawings; checkout operator reading dockets; work requiring good
hand-eye co-ordination for working with precision or semi-precision tools.
Reading or writing
These jobs require moderate or better reading and writing skills. Workers may
be expected to prepare, understand or act on written materials, such as
letters or reports. People may wish to avoid these jobs if their reading or
writing English skills are limited to a small range of words or phrases and
symbols. Jobs remaining may still require very basic reading or writing
skills.
Standing for long periods
The main duties and tasks involved in these jobs are usually performed
standing up for periods of at least two hours at a stretch.
This occupation offers jobs at the following skill levels:
Professional Jobs
Jobs in this group usually require completion of a recognised Bachelor Degree,
or extensive relevant experience. Some jobs also require post-graduate study,
such as a Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma or Master Degree.
Study requirements
At school, you can study these subject(s) to get a good foundation for this
occupation:
Biology
School subjects that include some aspect of BIOLOGY provide a useful
background to these jobs. In some cases a biology-related subject is a pre-
requisite for entry to courses that provide the training for the job.
Chemistry
School subjects that include some aspects of CHEMISTRY provide a useful
background to these jobs. In some cases a chemistry-related subject is a pre-
requisite for entry to courses that provide the training for the job.
Physics
School subjects that include some aspect of PHYSICS provide a useful
background to these jobs. In some cases a physics-related subject is a pre-
requisite for entry to courses that provide the training for the job.
Rural Studies
School subjects that include some aspect of RURAL STUDIES provide a useful
background to these jobs. In some cases an rural studies subject is a pre-
requisite for entry to courses that provide the training for the job.
Duties and tasks of a Veterinarian
Veterinarians may perform the following tasks:
- examine sick and injured animals and perform diagnostic tests
- examine tissue and samples from sick animals to identify the cause of disease
- treat animals by using drugs, surgical procedures and nursing care
- vaccinate animals to prevent disease
- certify viability of animals for breeding and performance
- give advice about animal health and care to owners and breeders
- euthanise animals in a humane fashion to end pain and suffering or to prevent the spread of disease
- advise on feeding and breeding strategies to achieve maximum production
- notify authorities of outbreaks of animal diseases and certify animals for exportation
- attend horse and greyhound tracks, animal-related sporting events, and dog and cat shows to monitor and/or advise on the condition of animals
- supervise the handling and health of livestock destined for export
- supervise quarantine for incoming livestock, genetic material and animal products
- assist in public education programmes, promoting the welfare of animals.