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Veterinarian

Overview

Veterinarians play a major role in the healthcare of pets, livestock, and zoo, sporting, and laboratory animals. Some veterinarians use their skills to protect humans against diseases carried by animals and conduct clinical research on human and animal health problems. Others work in basic research, broadening the scope of fundamental theoretical knowledge, and in applied research, developing new ways to use knowledge.

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Average Salary: $101,040 - $0 [*]

Years in school: 8 - 0 after high school graduation

Job outlook: Excellent

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