Veterinarian Jobs in Oklahoma

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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This hospital is looking for a compassionate full-time Veterinarian to join their three doctor, small animal practice in Edmond, OK.This role is Monday-Friday, no weekends!...

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....

Verden Veterinary Clinic

Associate Veterinarian

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

Veterinarian

  • Broken Arrow, OK
  • 1 day ago
  • Broken Arrow, OK
  • 1 day ago

Experience, Education and/or Training Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent degree required. License in good standing with the applicable state veterinary board....

Associate Veterinarian in the Heart of Quarter Horse Country

  • Thackerville, OK
  • 1 day ago
  • Thackerville, OK
  • 1 day ago

Join a Team of Experts Passionate About Equine Excellence Performance Equine Associates, one of the premier referral hospitals serving Southern Oklahoma and North Texas, is seeking an exceptional veterinarian...

Emergency Veterinarian

  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • 5 days ago
  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • 5 days ago

Parental leave Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Life insurance Referral program Pet insurance Qualifications CPR Certification Mid-level Conflict management Doctor of Veterinary Medicine...

Emergency Veterinarian (Per Diem) - Oklahoma City, OK

  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • 6 days ago
  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • 6 days ago

WHO WE NEED We are looking for a talented, friendly and energetic Emergency Veterinarian to join the VEG family! You are someone who is energized by helping people....

Pharmacovigilance Veterinarian

  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • 6 days ago
  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • 6 days ago

**REQUIREMENTS** + Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) degree + 3-5 years of private practice experience in a small or mixed-animal practice....

Professional Services Veterinarian

  • Bartlesville, OK
  • 12 days ago
  • Bartlesville, OK
  • 12 days ago

Minimum Qualifications Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree or equivalent. 5+ years post-doctoral experience in clinical practice, academia, research or industry....

Urgent Care Veterinarian

  • Edmond, OK
  • 13 days ago
  • Edmond, OK
  • 13 days ago

Urgent Care Veterinarian Department: UrgentVet Hospitals Employment Type: Full Time Location: UrgentVet - Edmond Reporting To: Melissa Davis Description UrgentVet bridges the gap between daytime general...

Professional Services Veterinarian

  • Kansas, OK
  • 13 days ago
  • Kansas, OK
  • 13 days ago

Minimum Qualifications Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree or equivalent. 5+ years post-doctoral experience in clinical practice, academia, research or industry....

Remote Work

Associate Veterinarian Western Performance Horse Practice

  • Goldsby, OK
  • 14 days ago
  • Goldsby, OK
  • 14 days ago

State-of-the-art equipment and an in-house lab are at each veterinarians disposal....

Overnight Emergency Veterinarian

  • Owasso, OK
  • 19 days ago
  • Owasso, OK
  • 19 days ago

SAHO Animal Hospitals is expanding its emergency services and looking for compassionate veterinarians....

Veterinarian - City

  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • 90+ days ago
  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • 90+ days ago

The Veterinarian is responsible for supervising, coordinating, and monitoring the veterinary medicine program and related functions....

Demographic Data for Oklahoma

Moving to Oklahoma? Find some basic demographic data about Oklahoma below.


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Salary for Veterinarian Jobs in Oklahoma

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 in Oklahoma 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 in Oklahoma
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%


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