Veterinarians
Code: 29-1131.00
Bright Outlook
Median Annual Salary
Competitive / Variable
Sector & location dependent
Preparation & Education
Standard Educational Pathways
Job Zone N/A
Industry Outlook
Bright Outlook
Active demand across the UK workforce
Role Overview & What They Do
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.
Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)
Companion Animal Practitioner
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
Emergency Veterinarian (Emergency Vet)
Large Animal Veterinarian (Large Animal Vet)
Mixed Animal Veterinarian (Mixed Animal Vet)
Small Animal Veterinarian (Small Animal Vet)
Veterinary Medicine Doctor (DVM)
Veterinary Surgeon (Vet Surgeon)
Veterinary Surgical Specialist (Vet Surgical Specialist)
Zoo Veterinarian (Zoo Vet)
Daily Duties & On-The-Job Tasks
- Treat sick or injured animals by prescribing medication, setting bones, dressing wounds, or performing surgery.
- Inoculate animals against various diseases, such as rabies or distemper.
- Examine animals to detect and determine the nature of diseases or injuries.
Frequently Asked Questions About Veterinarians
Salaries for a Veterinarians vary depending on regional demand across the UK, industry sector, relevant technical certifications, and years of experience.
Most employers hiring for a Veterinarians in the UK require a combination of relevant educational qualifications, technical certifications, or demonstrative on-the-job vocational experience.
Essential skills and tooling for a Veterinarians include: Industry standard competencies, tooling, and methods. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.
Veterinarians is classified as a Bright Outlook occupation in the UK, experiencing rapid growth and numerous annual employment openings across both public and private sectors.
Live UK Vacancies for Veterinarians
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CVS Group
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Small Animal Veterinarian
CV-Library
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Production Animal Veterinarian
CV-Library
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Mixed-Animal Veterinarian: Flexible Schedule & Growth
Associated Veterinary Partners
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Salary Distribution
Salaries vary depending on region, certifications, and years of experience.
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