Generally have a set schedule each week.
Often work more than 50 hours per week.
May work evenings, nights, or weekends.
May be on-call to come in for emergencies.
May travel between their office and farms or ranches.
VETERINARIANS will:
Usually specialize in pets or livestock
Work with all types of animals
Deal with animal owners as much as they deal with animals
Often wear safety gear, such as masks and gloves
Often work long hours
VETERINARIANS frequently:
Use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
Stand, sit, kneel, and stoop when examining or treating animals.
Bend or twist their body.
It is important for VETERINARIANS to be able to:
Speak clearly so listeners can understand.
Understand the speech of another person.
See details of objects whether they are nearby or far away.
Use hands or fingers to grasp, move, or assemble objects.
Hold the arm and hand in one position or hold the hand steady while moving the arm.
See differences between colors, shades, and brightness.
