Veterinarians
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Veterinarians diagnose animal health problems, vaccinate against diseases, medicate animals suffering from infections or illnesses, treat and dress wounds, set fractures, perform surgery, and advise owners about animal feeding, behaviour, and breeding.
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Career prospects & criteria
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Educational Qualifications
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or Surgery Degree
B.V.Sc
Master's degree in veterinary science ( M.V.Sc)
What you need to get started
1 year of experience in the diagnosis and treatment of animals in a clinical setting, private practice, or animal shelter environment that includes performing surgery
Soft Skills
Compassionate
Love animals
Caring
Strong communication skills
Organizational
Analytical thinking
Detail Oriented
Meticulous
Teamwork
Work well under pressure
Aptitude for business
Technical Skills
Performs surgical procedures, including spaying and neutering
Diagnostic skills
Vaccinates animals
Understanding of the scientific literature
Lab research skills
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