Veterinarian Jobs

Veterinarians play a pivotal role in the veterinary industry, providing a wide range of services oriented towards the health and welfare of animals. They diagnose, treat, and research medical conditions and diseases of pets, livestock, and other animals. Their tasks include performing surgeries, treating wounds, vaccinating against diseases, and prescribing medication. They also offer advice to pet owners on general care, medical conditions, and treatments. Further, they may work in research, teaching, and public health roles, contributing to the development and implementation of animal health policies and regulations.

Veterinarians should have a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree and must be licensed to practice. They need a strong foundation in biomedical sciences and must possess good analytical and problem-solving skills. They should also have strong communication skills, as they need to explain complex medical conditions and procedures to pet owners. Compassion, patience, and good manual dexterity are also essential qualities for a veterinarian. Before becoming a veterinarian, one might start their career journey as a veterinary assistant or technician, or they may work in roles such as a laboratory animal caretaker or a pet adoption counselor. These roles provide valuable experience in handling animals and understanding their behavior, as well as exposure to the veterinary field.

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Gentle Care Animal Hospital

Associate Veterinarian

Additional Perks of Joining Gentle Care Sign-on Bonus Relocation Assistance Student Loan Assistance Ownership Options in the Future Qualifications Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or equivalent...

Full time Associate Veterinarian

Are you a new or seasoned veterinarian looking for an exciting new challenge? If so, we have a terrific opportunity for you!...

Watertown Animal Hospital

Associate Veterinarian

Personable small animal veterinarians wanted for a well-established, currently 4-doctor, mixed animal practice in northern New York....

Horizon Veterinary Specialists

Veterinary Internist

Founded in August 2018 by five board-certified veterinarians, Horizon was built on a vision to inspire meaningful change within the veterinary community-for patients, pet parents, and the incredible...

Sequoyah Animal Hospital

Veterinarian

Job Expectations: Perform small animal care including preventive care, dental prophylaxis, and vaccine administration Utilize digital radiography, dental radiography, and digital x-rays for accurate...

Holcomb Bridge Animal Hospital

Associate Veterinarian OR Medical Director DVM

We’re looking for a full time OR a part-time veterinarian who is a compassionate, team player and strong communicator....

Lake City Animal Health & Wellness Ctr

Associate Veterinarian

Seeking: Full Time, Part-Time or Relief Veterinarian Proficient in general medicine, surgery and dentistry Experience preferred but new graduates seeking mentorship are encouraged to apply!...

Greater Cincinnati Veterinary Specialists & Urgent Care

Emergency Associate Veterinarian

We're a specialized practice just outside Cincinnati, looking for an Associate Veterinarian to join us....

Roanoke Island Animal Clinic

Veterinarian Full or part time

Life on the beach is wonderful! We are a full service, progressive veterinary practice with a small town feel. We see a variety of patients from dogs, cats, equine to exotics and wildlife. We are...

WARSAW ANIMAL HOSPITAL, PA

Associate Veterinarian

With a dedicated team of veterinarians, we offer no on-call duties and no weekend hours....

Animal Urgent Care of Bentonville

Associate Veterinarian

Job Description We are looking to hire a compassionate, experienced, and qualified veterinarian to join our amazing team to ensure the highest quality of medicine is provided....

Full or Part Time Veterinarian

We are looking to hire a full time veterinarian for our two doctor small animal practice. We have seven technicians and are always well staffed....

Carlisle Small Animal Veterinary Clinic

Veterinarian

Qualifications & Skills Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent degree from an accredited institution. Licensed (or ability to obtain licensure) to practice veterinary medicine in PA....

PriorityPet Urgent Care - National

DVM Veterinary Partner & Hospital Equity Owner

Job Description We are seeking talented and entrepreneurial Veterinarians to partner with us and become Medical Directors in a practice that we will build together....

Tempus Veterinary Recruitment

General Practice (Veterinarian)

An experienced full-time veterinarian is sought to join a dynamic team at a well-established animal hospital in Dunedin, Florida....

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Salary for Veterinarian Jobs Nationwide

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireVeterinary research efforts.
Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Veterinarian positions.

Highest Education Level

Veterinarians offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
33.4%
Bachelor's Degree
25.3%
High School or GED
15.1%
Associate's Degree
11.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
6.8%
Master's Degree
5.1%
Some College
1.5%
Some High School
1.5%
Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Veterinarians
1-2 years
25.8%
None
19.4%
4-6 years
16.6%
Less than 1 year
10.0%
2-4 years
9.5%
10+ years
8.2%
6-8 years
7.1%
8-10 years
3.4%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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