Becoming A Veterinarian

Animals have played a big part in my life, I have always had some sort of animal ever since I was born. Growing up I've had dogs, hamsters and fish and I have loved all of them deeply. This love for animals has showed me that I want to work with animals for the rest of my life. Becoming a Vet Tech is a great job because I get to see animals all day every day and I get to care and love for them.Vet Techs provide care for all animal's, anywhere from dogs, cats, exotic pets, lab animals and zoo animals. They help animals recover from injury, illness and help maintain animal's overall health. Vet Techs are commonly called ''nurses'' for animals, having the same jobs nurses have but just for animals.

“ My first instinct when I see an animal is to say “Hello.” My first instinct when I see a person is to avoid eye contact and hope they will just go away.” I have always wanted to help animals since I was five. I felt that animals can’t help themselves and I could help. The career of a veterinary technician is a gross and rewarding, because of all the different experiences that one will receive on an everyday basis. The research will describe the career of veterinary technician, what is required to become a successful veterinary technician, and the impacts this career has on today 's society.

“In the last few decades, it has become increasingly evident that conservation, our own health, and the health of wild and domestic animals are all inextricably linked. A single pathogen can wipe out the last populations of an endangered species and, in turn, threaten the stability of local human populations. Thus there is an urgent need to simultaneously address the health of people and animals, recognizing that disease poses challenges to both conservation of the planet's biodiversity and efforts to improve the quality of human life” (Wildlife Conservation Society. 2015). Knowing this has made me want to help animals much more.My future plan is to become a wildlife veterinarian, go to a great university at UC Davis for Veterinary and finish high school with good grades. A wildlife veterinarian will contribute to society by achieving to help both wild and domestic animals from diseases or injury , not will this only help the animal but the care keeper stay in control and all those forgotten animals will now feel loved and part of the world again. Since I love animals and want to help them as much as possible, I want to become a wildlife veterinarian. By doing so, I will never get bored, nor tired of my career. “People who make a career as a vet technician realize that the work environment is constantly changing every day.

There are about 100 organizations of veterinary technicians that exist, state, local, and provincial across the United States (American Veterinary Medical Association). Out of those 100 organizations, there were 62,000 employed veterinary technicians in the year of 2004. The career of Veterinary technician will be investigated for the purpose of learning techniques to increase an animal’s health, providing information will result in determining if pursuing this career will be a positive choice for the future. This will be researched through job background, education and requirements, and the job outlook.

After interviewing Dr. Jess our family vet, I discovered that you can get into vet school right off the bat, but it’s extremely difficult to get in due to the fact that less than 50% of applicants are accepted, therefore many receive their undergrad before vet school. Dr. Jess also told me lots on what veterinarians truly do. One negative I discovered is that there is lots of record writing and talking amongst the owner of the pet, and not as much hands on activity with the animals-- meaning lots of desk work which goes against my value of adventure. This is due to the fact that it’s important to educate people who are caring for their pets at home. But, one positive is that there is a lot less stress in this job, due to the fact that you are around animals that are scientifically proven to lower stress levels. Dr. Jess also said that one of the biggest reasons she loves her jobs is that helping animals actually makes a difference especially in the community, because it makes people happy. One thing Dr. Jess really emphasized was that you have to take a wider view upon the animal, and that you don’t just fix him or her up. You have to teach a client how to do things properly at home, in order to prevent future illnesses and or injuries. The profession of veterinary medicine involves so much more than just medicine, it’s a job of passion love and

The occupation of a veterinary physician is an arduous but rewarding career that takes many years to achieve. Without this occupation, many individuals and families would be left lacking a major source of happiness in their lives. The main items enquired about this profession are the salary and obligations of the job, the education necessary, and the advantages and disadvantages.

There are many duties of being a veterinarian. Vets treat sick and injured animals. They also euthanize very old or sick animals. This way, animals can die in a relatively pain-free way. Preventive medical care is provied. They vaccinate and provide check-ups to make sure animals stay healthy. Vets give owners advice about animal care and breeding. Like doctors, vets may focus on a one area of medicine. Before becoming a veterinarian, a specific education is needed (“Veterinarian”).

For a job I have been dreaming of doing since i was three years old that is awesome pay for me. With this pay you can not only make a living bill wise but you can also have some money to play around with. The writers of Texas Career Check say that the employment rate for this job will increase at a whopping 18.71%, which means by the time I get all my degrees and certificates there will be plenty of jobs for me to apply for. Having this many available jobs in one industry is good for the new applicants coming in, because they won’t have to worry about whether they will or will not get a job. The longer you are in this type of work the more experience you will gain, after gaining more experience you will get promoted to a higher rank which means you will be making more money than before. Once you get to the top of the food chain, you will be considered the “head vet” meaning you are the vet supervisor and whatever is being done has to come through you before being started. To get to the top you will have to put in all the time and effort possible because it takes a while to go from the bottom up to the

In my future I just want to make a difference. First, a veterinarian diagnoses and determines the animals health problem that the animal may have. They care for pets, livestock, and animals in zoos, racetracks, and laborites. According to American Medical Veterinarian Association 77% of veterinarians who work in private medical practice treats pets. Veterinarians who work with food animals or horses usually drive too farms or ranches to provide veterinary services for herds and individual animals.

A veterinarian that focuses on the research of illnesses and diseases in animals generally have the highest income which is around 156,000 dollars annually. A practical vet has an income of around 50-100,000 dollars and a vet’s assistant has an income of around 17,000 to 35,000 dollars. A vet’s assistant does not require a bachelor’s degree or a D.V.M which is a doctorate of veterinary medicine. Each state has its own prerequisites to state license as a vet. Some do not require a D.V.M and require to take just the exam for veterinary license. As well as having many ways to procure a license, vets currently have an unemployment rate of only .7% making it very reassuring for those going into the

Hours worked are on average for all types of Vets are 50 hours per week plus being on call for emergencies. Specific types of vets work less hours, but are called in more whenever there is an emergency. Vets need to have courage when dealing with animals that bite, kick and scratch. They need to be able to stand long hours when they work with sick animals. If they work with large animals, they need to have physical strength. Veterinarians also require manual dexterity to be able to perform procedures and surgeries on animals. The work of a vet can be physically, mentally, and emotionally draining.

Sarah Pawlewski, author of Careers: The Graphic Guide to Finding the Perfect Job for You, holds a degree in psychology and a Master in Science degree. Pawlewski states that there are different paths one can venture when becoming a vet (3). Depending on which path a person chooses to take, there is no telling what kinds of animals can be encountered or cared for. Consequently, a major benefit to working as a veterinarian is the versatile atmosphere. Working as a vet, one can never expect each day to be the same. A vet can foresee to meet new people every workday, and of course all new pets. Anything can happen, that is, whether on the job or not.

The highest pay is $141,680 for vets. The average pay for professions is $91,250. In the state of North Carolina the average hourly wage is $40.26. Here is some more information on veterinarian salary details. In 2014 the highest wage was $87,590.That was in 2014 so think how much its went up in 2 years because it 2016 now! The highest pay you can make is $157,390. The lowest pay you can make is $52,530. If you’re in the 75th percentile you make , $115,310. If you’re in the median you make, $87,590. If you’re in the 25th percentile you make, $68,860. In 2006 salary outlook was in between $95,000- $100,000. Since salary was $98,230 in 2014. Veterinarians has a great take-home paycheck for health care jobs.

Veterinary clinics and hospitals have irregular hours. Some vet hospitals are open 24 hours. Some vet hospitals are open 24 hours. For clinics all hours vary depending on that specific clinic. Vets usually make anywhere from $35-$40 per hour. Vets make $52,530-$87,590 per year. Depending on what type of vet you want to be depends of your pay.For example a surgeon will make close to $100,00 a year . Another advantage of becoming a vet is learning new skills every day , such as hand of work. Even your basic visit could lead into more complications depending on each patient. During surgeries they always use tools and equipment. You must also look under the microscope and find new bacteries

A question that after years of experience, the answer remains uncertain. What do you want to be when you grow up? From a photographer to fashion designer, I regularly had a response, but it was never the same. I was all over the place without a passion that could lead me to be thrilled with my future. Until I found it within my backyard: my pet. I have a passion for animals and trying to save them. As a child, my parents wouldn’t approve of keeping every stray I see as of the result, I felt powerless to save the strays; so I decided the only I can save them is by becoming a veterinarian. For years, my ambition to help those who can’t help themselves was my overall goal. Suddenly, the devotion had vanished and something else took its place.