Veterinarian, Rata kararehe
Also known as
- Vet, veterinary surgeon, animal doctor, veterinary doctor, certifying veterinarian, veterinary officer, veterinary surgeon
Veterinarians treat animals that need medical or health care as a result of disease, illness or injury.
Duration
2:13 mins
Your pay could be
$67K
Lower
$90K to $153K
Most common
$188K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
5 years
Veterinarians
- usually work long and irregular hours, and may work evenings or weekends
- usually work at clinics, farms and zoos, and may travel locally
- may do physically and emotionally demanding work
- need to solve problems, work well under pressure and communicate well
Tasks
- treat sick and injured animals
- give advice about animal health and welfare
- develop specialised skills for surgery
- prescribe medicine for animals
- investigate viruses and control outbreaks
- manage national disease control programmes
- work with farmers on breeding and production
- assist animals to give birth
- dress wounds and set broken bones
- operate specialised equipment and x-ray machines
Investigative
Practical
Social
Interests that fit this job
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You need
- a Bachelor of Veterinary Science
- an Annual Practising Certificate
You may need
- a driver licence
Registration
You need to be registered to do this job. This means you meet your industry's professional standards.
Veterinary Council of New Zealand
Te Kaunihera Rata Kararehe o Aotearoa
Phone Number,04 473 9600
vet@vetcouncil.org.nz
https://www.vetcouncil.org.nz/If you’re in school
You need University Entrance to do the study or training for this job.
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