Get on the Path Toward Becoming an

Veterinarian

Career Cluster: Health Science

Diagnose, treat, or research diseases and injuries of animals. Includes veterinarians who conduct research and development, inspect livestock, or care for pets and companion animals.
Personality Types I - Investigative R - Realistic
Median Salary$42.68 hourly, $88,770 annual
EDUCATION REQUIREDDoctoral degreeProfessional degree

Learn More About the life of an Veterinarian

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So you want to be a Veterinarian

Teen Kid News

Ever wonder what its like to be a veterinarian? Jenna shows us in a report on a special animal hospital that’s helping injured pets. We learn that becoming a veterinarian is a lot like becoming a “people” doctor. Vets have to go through special training and can work long hours. In fact, getting into a vet school can be a challenge in itself: there are only 27 colleges of veterinary medicine in the U.S., which means there can be up to 10 applicants for every open slot!

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Social Justice ,Appreciation ,

So you want to be a Veterinarian

Teen Kid News (3 mins)

How to become a veterinarian

Three Minute Summaries

If you're interested in becoming a veterinarian, this presentation will help you understand what's involved in the career, the educational path, and the "next steps" you can take today.

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How to become a veterinarian

Three Minute Summaries (2 mins)

Career Choices - Vet Technician

Mike Stratton

This short video highlights the day-to-day activities you might expect to encounter when you are a Veterinary Technologist or Technician.

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Career Choices - Vet Technician

Mike Stratton (5 mins)

Meet The Breeds 2015: A few of our favorite dogs

Mashable

The Westminster Kennel Club and American Kennel Club's annual "Meet The Breeds" gives everyone an opportunity to pet the show world's elite dogs. We had their owners wax poetic about some of their pups and the histories behind their breeds.

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Patience ,Social Justice ,

Meet The Breeds 2015: A few of our favorite dogs

Mashable (2 mins)

Tips For A Career With Animals

NULL

Are you interested in a career with animals? Get insights and tips from people who are living their dream to work with and care for animals every day.

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Patience ,Social Justice ,

Tips For A Career With Animals

NULL (3 mins)

Passionate People in Action

Watch how these kids and adults are pursuing their passions

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GoPro: Pelican Learns To Fly

GOPro

Abandoned by his flock, Bigbird the pelican stumbled ashore after a storm and was taken in by the staff of Greystoke Mahale in Tanzania. Watch as Bigbird learns to fly for the first time.

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Social Justice ,Appreciation ,

GoPro: Pelican Learns To Fly

GOPro (2 mins)

Do Tortoises Like Being Touched?

Smithsonian Channel

The most noticeable feature of a tortoise is its massive shell. But what happens if you touch it? Caretakers at Smithsonian's National Zoo fill us in.

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Patience ,Social Justice ,

Do Tortoises Like Being Touched?

Smithsonian Channel (1 mins)

How to Become a Vet (Veterinarian)

DogVets

Veterinarians care for the health of animals and work to imrove public health. They diagnose, treat, and research medical conditions and diseases of pets, livestock, and other animals.

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Social Justice ,Appreciation ,

How to Become a Vet (Veterinarian)

DogVets (6 mins)