Careers In Veterinary
A deep love of animals is usually the driving force for someone who chooses a career in the veterinary field. These professionals usually have very high job satisfactions as they are able to spend their day helping and caring for animals. Job growth in these fields is increasing as pet ownership increases and as pet owners are willing to take advantage of advanced treatments now available to animals.
Veterinarians need to earn a Veterinary Medicine degree which takes four years to complete beyond a bachelor's degree. Other careers in this category require varying levels of training ranging from short grooming programs to associate's degree programs for Vet Techs to graduate degrees for zoologists and animal scientists.
The occupations below are those identified by BrainTrack as commonly requiring higher education either for entry or for advancement. Hyperlinked jobs go to detailed profiles, including lists of schools with relevant programs.
| Occupation | Jobs | Growth '08-'18 | Low - Median - High | Some College | Bachelor Degree+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonfarm Animal Caretakers | 133,000 | 21% | 35% | 16% | |
| Vet Techs | 79,000 | 36% | 53% | 17% | |
| Veterinary Assistants And Laboratory Animal Caretakers | 71,000 | 23% | 54% | 12% | |
| Veterinarians | 54,000 | 33% | 0% | 99% | |
| Zoologists And Wildlife Biologists | 17,000 | 13% | 6% | 93% | |
| Animal Trainers | 10,000 | 20% | 33% | 25% | |
| Animal Scientists | 2,000 | 13% | 16% | 79% |
Online Course Finder
Find the path to your
education in 3 easy steps.
