Veterinarians

Sixty-two percent of Americans own pets in the United States today. However, they aren’t just pets. They’re loyal companions and an owner’s best friend. Majority of people would go to great lengths to help their best friend. Veterinarians examine and care for animals. They perform tests to determine what is wrong with an animal, and then prescribe medicine to help it. Occasionally an animal may even need to stay at the clinic over a period of time until its well enough to go home (“Veterinarians” Oklahoma Career Information System). People who wish to be a veterinarian need specific skills and training to be able to perform the expectations of the job. Once these goals are accomplished vets are able to take opportunities offered of this job and make the income given.

Veterinarians must first have a number of skills and abilities for this job. They’re basic, animal, and people skills that are needed to be a vet. A person must have basic business management skills to run their own practice. They need to be able to manage time based on oneself and their patients (“Veterinarians” Oklahoma Career Information System). Also, organization of files and clients is an important piece to business management. A vet’s job is based mostly around animals. Therefore it is vital for a vet to enjoy animals and understand how to take care of them. Animals cause many distractions also, so a vet should be able to concentrate with noise and be able to make decisions (“Veterinarians” Oklahoma Career Information System). Working with people is another part of what this job consists of. Owners can get anxiety and a vet must be able to reassure them. Communication with an owner is essential to this job. They must be able to feel comfortable with leaving t...

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...33.20. In the United States the annual average is $84,460 with an hourly pay of $40.61. The wages tend to depend on the size, type, and location of the practice. Small animal practices located in the city usually receive the most. Full time veterinarians also get additional benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, and a paid vacation. Personal benefits are the enjoyment a vet gets out of working with animals each day and even occasionally getting the chance to save an animal’s life.

Having these specific skills and training for this job will allow a vet to perform the job requirements, or expectations, of a veterinarian. Once you have achieved these goals vets are able to take opportunities offered of this job and meet the wages that is desired. However, beyond that the reward of saving innocent lives and seeing the response of owner’s is immeasurable.