How to Become a Veterinarian: Australian Careers in Animal Care

Over the next 10 years, prospects for veterinarians are stable, giving you a good chance to secure full-time employment with an above-average salary of $75,000.

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Veterinary Industry Resources
Over the next 10 years, prospects for veterinarians are stable, giving you a good chance to secure full-time employment with an above-average salary of $75,000.
Tasks:
Help heal sick or injured animals
Provide onsite or emergency animal care
Implement prevention programs such as vaccinations
Conduct diagnostic tests including collecting samples
Anaesthetise animals when necessary
Veterinary Industry Resources
Over the next 10 years, prospects for veterinarians are stable, giving you a good chance to secure full-time employment with an above-average salary of $75,000.
Skills/attributes
Analytical and problem solving approach
Ability to care for animals and their owners
A strong passion for animal health and happiness
Good understanding of medicine, chemistry and animal science
Able to work under pressure and make sound judgement calls
Veterinary Industry Resources
Over the next 10 years, prospects for veterinarians are stable, giving you a good chance to secure full-time employment with an above-average salary of $75,000.

Over the next 10 years, prospects for veterinarians are stable, giving you a good chance to secure full-time employment with an above-average salary of $75,000.
Veterinary Industry Resources
Over the next 10 years, prospects for veterinarians are stable, giving you a good chance to secure full-time employment with an above-average salary of $75,000.
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Over the next 10 years, prospects for veterinarians are stable, giving you a good chance to secure full-time employment with an above-average salary of $75,000.
Veterinary Industry Resources
Over the next 10 years, prospects for veterinarians are stable, giving you a good chance to secure full-time employment with an above-average salary of $75,000.