1. Veterinarian CarlyVargo April 27th, 2011 Career Technology 4th Hour

2. Introduction Imagine being surrounded by animals, people rushing in crying to help their pet first, and the joy of making one more person happy. This is what a veterinarian goes through on a daily basis. When I get older I would like to be a veternarian because I love animals, and want to help them stay healthy. Animals have been a passion of mine since I was very young and on a daily basis I am associated with them. So in order to get better understanding of this career field I will be researching the working conditions, earnings, qualifications, and related occupations. Hopefully this research will further ignite my passion for becoming a veternarian.

3. Nature of Work Treat diseases +dysfunctions of animals Perform Surgery Euthanize Animals Diagnose animal health problems Advise owners on what to do

4. Working Conditions Long hours Noisy environment Risks from animals Bitten Scratched Kicked Work in all weather Usually clean well-lit offices

5. Training, Qualifications, Advancement Must graduate with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree Veterinary programs (3-4 years) requirements range from 45-90 semester hours Bachelors Degree I will take the classes.. Zoology, Biology+ AP Biology & Human Anatomy Physiology Attend Michigan State University Study Veterinary Field

7. 28 actual Veterinary medicine schools in U.S.

8. Very Competitive: 2,500 graduates per/yr.

9. Jobs open usually in heavily populated areas

11. Average earnings for 2008- $93,398

12. Lifestyle goals : Finish college and find a career, Get married + settled, have children

14. Work as if your self employed

15. Training: Played in high school, previous sport teams

16. Very Competitive- Few job openings

17. Median annual wages are $40,480

18. Chosen because