Veterinarian By: Maria. S

What is a veterinarian? Veterinarians job is to prevent and treat illnesses and injuries in animals. They might specialize in a type of veterinary medicine, such as surgery, or a group of animals, such as farm animals, home pets, or wildlife.

Career requirements~ Entrance requirements for Guleph Ontario University “Completion of a minimum of two years of a university undergraduate degree program. Applications to the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program may be submitted during a student's third year. Completion of eight university-level required courses: cell biology; biochemistry; genetics; statistics; two biological sciences; and two humanities and/or social sciences. Experience with veterinarians Animal Behavior Submission of a Background Information Form 3 letters of Reference (two must be from veterinarians) Canadian applicants, including dual citizens, must be residents of Ontario. A 'resident' is someone who has resides in Ontario for 12 months, exclusive of time spent in a post-secondary institution.”

Education~ veterinary school is a four-year degree program following undergraduate Bachelor’s degree level education (a total of 7 to 9 years: 3 to 5 years undergraduate plus 4 years of veterinary school). After graduating from veterinary school, many new graduates choose an additional year of general or specialty clinical training as interns. Some choose to do additional 2 to 5 years of residency training leading to boarding certification and practice within a wide variety of medical and surgical specialties.

Vets annual Salary~ Salary by province 2017 Province Low Median high Québec $35,685 $80,640 $185,774 Ontario $24,126 $83,175 $160,808 British Columbia $32,764 $78,026 $139,403 Alberta $33,040 $86,620 $145,471 Manitoba $59,915 $94,922 $131,548

Short Term goals~ Get both 1st & 2nd Certificate in Animal Studies. Competitive advantage over other local pet and veterinarian businesses. To get work experience with a local Vet practice. Do volunteering work at animal shelters like SPCA.

Long term goals~ Will and motivation to work the job for years. Focusing on that one career. Love Animals. Willing to take risks.

Skills must have~ Communication Empathy Detail oriented Physical stamina Technical skills

Tuition fees~ Full-time Tuition - $6,571* Residence Room - $6,082 Full Meal Plan - $5,050** Personal Budget - $2,200 Textbooks - $1,320 Incidental Fees (medical, athletic, student assoc. etc.) - $1,278 Total - $37,417

A day in a vets life~

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