Veterinarian
Veterinarians diagnose and treat diseases and injuries in animals — from household pets to farm animals to wildlife. It's a career that blends medical science with a genuine love for animals and their well-being.
Science
$70,000 - $160,000+
Coming soon
A Day in the Life
A small-animal vet might start the day with wellness checkups, perform a surgery mid-morning, diagnose a puzzling illness after lunch, and end the day counseling a family about their aging pet. Large-animal vets travel to farms and ranches. The work is physically and emotionally demanding but deeply rewarding.
How to Get There
Becoming a vet requires a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, which is a 4-year program after completing undergraduate prerequisites (usually a bachelor's degree with heavy science coursework). Admission is extremely competitive. After graduating, you must pass licensing exams.