Career Research Project
A mixed-practice veterinarian are licensed animal health professionals who are trained to diagnose and treat illnesses affecting a variety of species. Most veterinarians offer services to large animals and small animals, and possibly wildlife. Mixed-practice veterinarians may treat their patients from the clinic or travel to visit their patients.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
- 4-year undergraduate degree - 4-year program to obtain Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree SALARY Average $165,275 annually, as of early 2024 AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association) STATISTICS |
BENEFITS
-MEDICAL INSURANCE -CLIENTS -CONTINUING EDUCATION -DISCOUNTS ON SERVICES -VARIETY OF WORK OBSTACLES -DEMAND & WORKLOAD -CLIENTS COMMUNICATION -KEEPING UP WITH ADVANCEMENTS |
JOB SHADOWING/INTERVIEWING
SVS Family of Veterinary Care
- Dr. Austin from Stateline Veterinary Services
- Location: Golden Oaks Farm, dairy farm in Wauconda
-What the day consisted of? Pregnancy checks on cows, yearly vaccinations and gained knowledge on dairy cattle.
Island Lake Veterinary Clinic | 414 E State Rd Island Lake, Illinois 60042 (islandlakevetclinic.com)
-Dr. Max from Island Lake Veterinary Clinic
-What had I observed? Nail trims, feline fecal test, cleaning of dog's and cat's ears, yearly vaccinations.
Veterinarian in Grayslake, IL | Grayslake Animal Hospital
-Toured Grayslake Animal Hospital, seeing what most clinics have to offer to their 4-legged patients.
Night Check at Golden Oaks Farm
-That night I was able to see a baby calf be born, best experience by far.
- Dr. Austin from Stateline Veterinary Services
- Location: Golden Oaks Farm, dairy farm in Wauconda
-What the day consisted of? Pregnancy checks on cows, yearly vaccinations and gained knowledge on dairy cattle.
Island Lake Veterinary Clinic | 414 E State Rd Island Lake, Illinois 60042 (islandlakevetclinic.com)
-Dr. Max from Island Lake Veterinary Clinic
-What had I observed? Nail trims, feline fecal test, cleaning of dog's and cat's ears, yearly vaccinations.
Veterinarian in Grayslake, IL | Grayslake Animal Hospital
-Toured Grayslake Animal Hospital, seeing what most clinics have to offer to their 4-legged patients.
Night Check at Golden Oaks Farm
-That night I was able to see a baby calf be born, best experience by far.