DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA
29-1131 Veterinarians
Occupational Description:
Diagnose, treat, or research diseases and injuries of animals. Includes veterinarians who conduct research and development, inspect livestock, or care for pets and companion animals.| Percentiles | |||||||||
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| Geography | Employment | Emp SE* | Mean | Mean SE* | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
| EDR 9 - South Central | 40 | 9 | $41.85/hr | $1.98/hr | $32.36/hr | $37.65/hr | $43.05/hr | $47.62/hr | $51.34/hr |
| Minnesota | 1,460 | 156 | $44.21/hr | $1.46/hr | $28.70/hr | $35.63/hr | $44.21/hr | $53.51/hr | $60.91/hr |
| U S | 74,540 | 1,342 | $50.91/hr | $0.56/hr | $28.21/hr | $36.72/hr | $46.38/hr | $59.55/hr | $78.10/hr |
| *SE = Standard error, a measure of the statistical reliability of the estimate. | |||||||||
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| Occupation (click title for details) | OES | Projections | |
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| Employment | Median Wage | % Change - | |
| Physician Assistants | 130 | $56.67/hr | N/A |
| Podiatrists | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Biological Technicians | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Tasks for Veterinarians
- Examines animal to detect and determine nature of disease or injury and treats animal surgically or medically.
- Inspects and tests horses, sheep, poultry flocks, and other animals for diseases and inoculates animals against various diseases, including rabies.
- Establishes and conducts quarantine and testing procedures to prevent spread of disease and compliance with governmental regulations.
- Participates in research projects, plans procedures, and selects animals for scientific research based on knowledge of species and research principles.
- Oversees activities concerned with feeding, care, and maintenance of animal quarters to ensure compliance with laboratory regulations.
- Ensures compliance with regulations governing humane and ethical treatment of animals used in scientific research.
- Exchanges information with zoos and aquariums concerning care, transfer, sale, or trade of animals to maintain all-species nationwide inventory.
- Trains personnel in handling and care of animals.
- Participates in planning and executing nutrition and reproduction programs for animals.
- Inspects housing and advises animal owners regarding sanitary measures, feeding, and general care to promote health of animals.
- Conducts postmortem studies and analysis results to determine cause of death.
