Veterinary Careers
Small animal, equine, wildlife, lab, public health — the breadth of veterinary practice.
Veterinarians work with everything from companion animals to livestock, zoo populations, and wildlife. Specialties like surgery, dentistry, behaviour, and exotic medicine each carry distinct training and patient profiles.
9 careers in this collection
Equine Veterinarian
Provide veterinary care for horses
Exotic Animal Veterinarian
Reptile, bird, small mammal vet
Military Veterinarian
Serve as a US Army veterinarian
Veterinarian
Protect animal health and welfare through medical and surgical care
Veterinary Surgeon (Specialist)
Perform specialty veterinary surgery
Wildlife Veterinarian
Provide vet care to wildlife in research and rehab settings
Zoo Veterinarian
Provide veterinary care for zoo and aquarium animals
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
Perform medical tests in a laboratory environment for use in the treatment and diagnosis of diseases in animals.
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers
Feed, water, and examine pets and other nonfarm animals for signs of illness, disease, or injury in laboratories and animal hospitals and clinics.
Median annual wage figures are from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2023, for the occupation each career is classified under. Careers with no published federal figure show none.
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