Veterinarian
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Medical, Nursing, and Health Occupations
- Middle : Physicians, Dentists, Veterinarians, and Pharmacists
- Minor : Veterinarians
Summary
Medical specialist responsible for animal health management, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and surgery.
Description
Veterinarians are specialists who perform health management, disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment for a wide range of animals, from pets such as dogs and cats to livestock such as cows and horses, and wild animals. They evaluate conditions using palpation, auscultation, blood tests, and imaging diagnostics (X-rays, ultrasound, etc.), and carry out drug therapy, surgical operations, vaccinations, anesthesia management, and more. They also contribute to livestock quarantine, animal hygiene management, and infectious disease control from the perspectives of food safety and public health, working in diverse fields such as pharmaceutical companies, research institutions, zoos, and public quarantine offices. The role demands high specialized knowledge, communication skills, and physical stamina, particularly for emergency surgeries, animal rescue during disasters, and providing explanations and consultation support to owners.
Future Outlook
Demand for veterinarians is steadily expanding due to increasing pet-owning households and interest in food safety. Developments in new areas such as geriatric animal medicine, animal welfare, and telemedicine are also anticipated.
Personality Traits
Calm and composed / Compassionate / Keen observation skills / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Animal hospital employment / Clinic opening / Pharmaceutical company employment / Public servant (health sector) / University research institution
Career Path
Veterinarian (newcomer) → Clinical veterinarian → Specialist veterinarian (surgeon/internist) → Hospital director/supervisory veterinarian → Researcher/educator
Required Skills
Anesthesia Management / Animal Anatomy and Physiology / Clinical Testing Techniques / Pharmacology Knowledge / Surgical Techniques / Vaccination
Recommended Skills
Communication Skills / Emergency Response / English Literature Reading / Public Health / Statistical Analysis
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Overlooking minor symptoms or test values can be life-threatening. |
| Communication Skills | Ability to properly communicate treatment plans to pet owners is required. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Ongoing acquisition of knowledge on animal species, new drugs, and technologies is necessary. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Surgeries and on-site responses involve extensive prolonged standing and physical labor. |
| Problem Solving | Rapid resolution is required for diseases of unknown cause and emergency responses. |
| Stress Tolerance | Necessary to endure high mental stress from emergency surgeries, owner interactions, etc. |
Related Qualifications
- Veterinarian License
Aliases
- Pet Doctor
- Veterinarian
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- Animal Keeper
- Animal Nurse
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