DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA
29-1131 Veterinarians
Occupational Description:
Diagnose, treat, or research diseases and injuries of animals. Includes veterinarians who conduct research and development, inspect livestock, or care for pets and companion animals.| Percentiles | |||||||||
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| Geography | Employment | Emp SE* | Mean | Mean SE* | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
| Minneapolis-Saint Paul MN-WI MSA | 810 | 46 | $43.32/hr | $3.16/hr | $28.64/hr | $33.94/hr | $40.63/hr | $46.99/hr | $65.42/hr |
| Minnesota | 1,240 | 64 | $41.30/hr | $2.02/hr | $27.79/hr | $33.12/hr | $39.37/hr | $45.21/hr | $58.99/hr |
| U S | 55,410 | 942 | $44.82/hr | $0.45/hr | $24.80/hr | $32.15/hr | $40.73/hr | $52.27/hr | $69.59/hr |
| *SE = Standard error, a measure of the statistical reliability of the estimate. | |||||||||
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| Occupation (click title for details) | OES | Projections | |
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| Employment | Median Wage | % Change - | |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists | 1,610 | $28.71/hr | N/A |
| Anesthesiologists | 1,060 | >$80.00/hr | N/A |
| Physician Assistants | 880 | $44.40/hr | N/A |
| Biological Technicians | 450 | $19.58/hr | N/A |
| Podiatrists | 100 | >$80.00/hr | N/A |
Tasks for Veterinarians
- Examines animal to detect and determine nature of disease or injury and treats animal surgically or medically.
- Inspects and tests horses, sheep, poultry flocks, and other animals for diseases and inoculates animals against various diseases, including rabies.
- Establishes and conducts quarantine and testing procedures to prevent spread of disease and compliance with governmental regulations.
- Participates in research projects, plans procedures, and selects animals for scientific research based on knowledge of species and research principles.
- Oversees activities concerned with feeding, care, and maintenance of animal quarters to ensure compliance with laboratory regulations.
- Ensures compliance with regulations governing humane and ethical treatment of animals used in scientific research.
- Exchanges information with zoos and aquariums concerning care, transfer, sale, or trade of animals to maintain all-species nationwide inventory.
- Trains personnel in handling and care of animals.
- Participates in planning and executing nutrition and reproduction programs for animals.
- Inspects housing and advises animal owners regarding sanitary measures, feeding, and general care to promote health of animals.
- Conducts postmortem studies and analysis results to determine cause of death.