Introduction

Veterinarians are highly trained professionals who treat the health and well-being of pets, livestock and other animals. Veterinarians use medicine, surgery and dentistry to diagnose animal illnesses and injuries as well as provide preventative care and treatment for diseases. The average salary for a veterinarian is $93,830 per year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). However, salaries can vary greatly depending on experience level and geographic region of employment.

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According to the BLS, in May 2018, veterinarians earned an average annual salary of $93,830. The best-paid 10 percent made around $161,070 while the lowest-paid 10 percent earned around $56,540.

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According to the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics), veterinarians enjoy one of the faster than average growth rates in terms of job availability. Job prospects are expected to grow by 19 percent between 2016 and 2026. This is significantly faster than average.

According to the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics), veterinarians enjoy one of the faster than average growth rates in terms of job availability. Job prospects are expected to grow by 19 percent between 2016 and 2026. This is significantly faster than average.

As with any other profession, you will need to take training courses before you can start working as a veterinarian. The education requirements differ from state to state so it’s important that you check with your state first before enrolling yourself into a school for veterinary medicine. In general, most states require 4 years of undergraduate coursework including courses such as biology and chemistry at an accredited university before applying for admission into a graduate program for veterinary medicine which lasts 4 more years after that!

Once admitted into this program, there are several specializations available such as small animal medicine (cats and dogs), large animal medicine (horses and cows) mixed practice (both small animals & large animals).

A veterinarian requires several years of education and training as well as a valid license. To become a veterinarian, you must first complete a bachelor’s degree, preferably in a science or pre-veterinary field. Next, you’ll complete a four-year Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program at an accredited college of veterinary medicine. After graduation from the DVM program, you must obtain licensure by passing a national exam administered by the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE). Each state also has its own licensing requirements and board exams that must be passed before you can practice in that state. Most states also require veterinarians to renew their license every year or two through continuing education credits.

Here’s a look at the education and training required to become a veterinarian:

• Bachelor’s degree in science or pre-veterinary field.
• Four years of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program at an accredited college of veterinary medicine. In addition to classroom studies, students in these programs spend most of their time working directly with animals under the supervision of licensed veterinarians.
• Licensure by passing a national exam administered by the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE). Each state also has its own licensing requirements and board exams that must be passed before you can practice in that state; most states also require veterinarians to renew their license every year or two through continuing education credits.

Conclusion

So there you have it! That’s what you need to know about how much veterinarians make and how much they’re expected to earn over the next decade. As always, we encourage you to do your own research as well so that you can get more specific numbers for your particular situation.