Veterinarians care for the health of a variety of animals, protect humans from diseases transmittable by animals, and some do research on animal health care problems. About 50% work exclusively with small animals, such as dogs and cats, 25% have mixed practices and may also treat pigs, sheep, and nondomestic animals, and the remaining 25% work exclusively with large animals like horses or cows.

Veterinarians vaccinate against diseases, treat infections and illnesses, care for wounds and fractures, perform surgeries, and advise owners on the best way to care for their animals. Some might work at a zoo or in a lab, drive to farms or ranches, or have private practices.

What Training or Degree Does a Veterinarian Need?

You must earn a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M. or V.M.D.) degree from an accredited 4-year veterinary medicine program and obtain a license to practice.

Prerequisites vary considerably, and although a bachelor's degree is not always required it is certainly recommended. You must usually have experiences in courses including:
•    Chemistry
•    Physics
•    Biology
•    Animal biology and nutrition
•    Genetics
•    Zoology
•    Mathematics

You must also take the GRE exam, Veterinary College Admission Test (VCAT), or Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) – check with the school to which you are applying to see if they have a preference.

Some previous veterinary training or experience can also help your chances of being accepted to a competitive program.

Career Outlook and Salary Ranges

Opportunities should remain excellent, as the demand for good veterinarians far surpasses the supply. The middle 50% of veterinarians earn between $51,420 and $88,060.

Online Degrees in Veterinary

High-Tech Institute

Veterinary Degrees Offered:

Veterinary Technician
After graduating from this program, you’ll be well qualified to work under the supervision of a veterinarian, performing many of the same duties that a nurse would for a physician, including routine laboratory and clinical procedures for injured or sick animals. Your training will prepare you to administer medications, prepare samples for laboratory examinations, provide routine postoperative care, and vaccinate newly admitted animals.

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PCDI

What Professional Career Development Institute began by offering just one professional real estate appraisal course in 1987 has grown so large that it is now divided into two divisions: John Madison High School for high school programs and Ashworth College for all its higher and continuing education course offerings. More than 50 career programs are featured at PCDI including everything from jewelry repair to carpentry to sports psychology to writing children's books. more

Veterinary Degrees Offered:

Animal Care Specialist
This program offers students training to learn the exciting skills of veterinary assistants. This program in animal science is designed to help prepare you for a career in a veterinarian’s practice, animal hospital, animal shelter, pet store, horse farm, ranch, wildlife or livestock program, or zoo. And there are no educational or experience prerequisites to enroll.

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Penn Foster Schools

Penn Foster Schools, the largest accredited school of independent home study, offers more than 80 distance education career diploma programs. Students enrolled in these programs have the option of studying online, in print, or through a combination of the two. In addition, Penn Foster Schools offers high school diplomas and 22 different associate degrees. more

Veterinary Degrees Offered:

Veterinary Assistant
This program can help you make a difference. Your abilities can keep animals healthy, nurse them when ill, or even save their lives. Train quickly and conveniently. Learn how to obtain animal health histories and records, provide specialized nursing care, assist in surgical procedures, wash, feed, and care for animals, and much more.
Veterinary Technician
This program can help you make a difference. Your abilities can keep animals healthy, nurse them when ill, or even save their lives. Train quickly and conveniently. Learn how to obtain animal health histories and records, provide specialized nursing care, assist in surgical procedures, wash, feed, and care for animals, and much more.

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