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
Veterinary Surgeon (Specialist)
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Perform specialty veterinary surgery
Equine Veterinarian
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Provide veterinary care for horses
Exotic Animal Veterinarian
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Reptile, bird, small mammal vet
Veterinarian
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Protect animal health and welfare through medical and surgical care
Zoo Veterinarian
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Provide veterinary care for zoo and aquarium animals
Military Veterinarian
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Serve as a US Army veterinarian
Wildlife Veterinarian
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Provide vet care to wildlife in research and rehab settings
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
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Perform medical tests in a laboratory environment for use in the treatment and diagnosis of diseases in animals.
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers
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Feed, water, and examine pets and other nonfarm animals for signs of illness, disease, or injury in laboratories and animal hospitals and clinics.
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