Amy+Cooper

1. What happens in this job?

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====1. About the jobSummaryTask and DutiesSkills and KnowledgePersonal and physical qualities ==== ====2. About the qualifications and conditionsSecondary education – no. of years, qualifications, useful subjectsTertiary education – qualifications, useful coursesUseful experienceWorking conditionsHours and contact with peoplePay and progressionRelated job (s)My conclusions about this jobThink about these questions when writing your conclusions about each job: ====

====1. What would you enjoy about this job? What would I not enjoy about this job? ==== ====2. How do I rate my interest in this job now? (Very high, high, low, very low) ==== ====3. How well would this job match my qualities, skills, values and interests? ==== ====4. What would I need to do to develop the knowledge, skills and qualities needed? ==== ====5. How is this job likely to change over time? What would that mean for me?If you find it easier you can just copy and paste this document onto your page to give you the headings you require to complete this assessment. ====

3. How much can I earn a year?
__Large Animal Veterinarian__




 * __My three questions__ **


 * = What happens in this job? =

Large animal veterinarians specialize in health management of livestock species such as cattle, horses, sheep, goats, and pigs. They tend to travel to __#|visit__ their patients on farms using a customized truck outfitted with __#|medical equipment__. The usual routine for a large animal vet includes conducting health exams, giving vaccinations, drawing blood, prescribing any necessary medications, cleaning and fixing wounds, and performing surgeries. Other duties may include monitoring the reproductive health of breeding stock, performing artificial inseminations, assisting with problem births, and taking ultrasounds or x-rays. Large animal vets also frequently work long hours and spend a great deal of time on the road as they __#|travel__ from farm to farm. They also must be on call 24/7 for emergencies on weekends and holidays. The work can be particularly demanding for large animal vets, as they must be capable of restraining and treating animals of a large size. Large animal vets must be careful to take safety precautions while treating their patients as well.

= = Veterinarians are required to complete a 4-year __#|Doctor__ of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program in addition to undergraduate school. __#|Professionals__ are also required to obtain licensure to practice in the __#|profession__
 * What qualifications do you need to have?

Bachelor's Degree
Students who wish to enter a veterinary program typically obtain bachelor's degrees in science-related areas, like zoology, molecular biology, chemistry, animal science and biochemistry. In some instances, veterinary programs do not require students to hold 4-year degrees; however students may experience difficulty gaining admittance into veterinary programs without degrees. Those who have not completed undergraduate school generally need to have completed at least 45-90 semester hours.

Bachelor of Science in Animal Science
A bachelor's degree in animal science can usually be completed in four years. Studies commonly include both classroom and laboratory education. Courses that prepare students for veterinary school tend to include:


 * Microbiology
 * Animal management
 * Anatomy and physiology
 * Animal nutrition
 * Equine #|care

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
DVM programs take four years to complete and are generally divided into 2-year segments. The first segment typically consists of classroom instruction, while the last two years focus #|more on clinical practicums. Coursework typically includes:


 * Animal behavior
 * Veterinary pharmacology
 * Animal nutrition
 * Clinical pathology
 * Large and small animal medicine
 * Diagnostic imaging
 * Anesthesia and surgery principles

In clinical practicums, students complete rotations and gain hands-on, clinical experience. They tend to complete rotations in various veterinary specialties, such as dentistry, cardiology, oncology or equine care. Students learn skills essential to veterinary medicine, such as how to:


 * Treat wounds
 * Prescribe medication
 * Perform surgery
 * Set fractures

= = = = = = Pay for veterinarians varies, but they usually earn between $70,000 and $120,000 a year, depending on experience, responsibilities and location.
 * How much can I __#|earn__ a year?

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[|http://education-portal.com]

[|www.careers.govt.nz]
Veterinarian Job Duties and Responsibilities Veterinarians administer vaccines, do health check-ups, clean teeth, fix broken bones, treat skin infections and perform surgeries. Veterinarians have to give lethal injections to animals when they become old or terminally ill. Vets who own their own businesses may have to perform administrative duties, supervise veterinary techs and manage other staff members. Veterinarians should be comfortable with animals and people and be willing to undergo 5-6 years of schooling before entering this profession.

What personal skills will I need to have? Knowledge of Diseases, Body Strength (Don't need to be super strong), Ability to Adapt and a Understanding of Technology. Also a good attitude, good frame of mind and good working with others.


 * Conclusion **

I think I would enjoy this job because I like working with farm animals such as horses and sheep, and also I would get to travel around places. Things I won't like is some animals can be dangerous and kill you or badly injure you. Things i will have to work on is more of a understanding of medical stuff and what university I will go to. I think this job fits my interests well as i like being outdoors and around animals.