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 |
| Southwest Balance of State | 60 | 11 | $37.89/hr | $1.93/hr | $25.79/hr | $36.00/hr | $40.25/hr | $43.75/hr | $45.79/hr |
| Minnesota | 1,060 | 71 | $40.98/hr | $2.21/hr | $29.98/hr | $33.53/hr | $38.79/hr | $44.16/hr | $51.84/hr |
| U S | 56,020 | 840 | $45.44/hr | $0.45/hr | $25.11/hr | $32.67/hr | $41.16/hr | $52.94/hr | $70.23/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 | 70 | $25.55/hr | N/A |
| Physician Assistants | 40 | $38.95/hr | N/A |
| Biological Technicians | 30 | $20.82/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.