Veterinarians

The work

Core tasks

1. 01Treat sick or injured animals by prescribing medication, setting bones, dressing wounds, or performing surgery.
2. 02Inoculate animals against various diseases, such as rabies or distemper.
3. 03Examine animals to detect and determine the nature of diseases or injuries.
4. 04Collect body tissue, feces, blood, urine, or other body fluids for examination and analysis.
5. 05Operate diagnostic equipment, such as radiographic or ultrasound equipment, and interpret the resulting images.
6. 06Educate the public about diseases that can be spread from animals to humans.
7. 07Counsel clients about the deaths of their pets or about euthanasia decisions for their pets.
8. 08Advise animal owners regarding sanitary measures, feeding, general care, medical conditions, or treatment options.
9. 09Euthanize animals.
10. 10Attend lectures, conferences, or continuing education courses.
11. 11Train or supervise workers who handle or care for animals.
12. 12Perform administrative or business management tasks, such as scheduling appointments, accepting payments from clients, budgeting, or maintaining business records.

Capabilities

Essential skills

Employment outlook

Where the role is heading