Veterinarian Positions & Career Information
Veterinarians are responsible for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases, injuries, and ailments in all types of animals.
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What responsibilities do they have?
- Performing physical laboratory testing, physical examination, and diagnostic imaging techniques such as ultrasound and radiography to determine the presence and nature of the animal’s abnormal condition
- Setting broken bones and dressing wounds
- Providing advise to clients about the nutrition and feeding, health, breeding, hygiene, and care of their pets
- Attending and participating in prevention programs that aim to fight the spread and occurrence of animal diseases
- Providing obstetric services to animals
- Performing surgical procedures and providing medical treatment to animals, and administering and making prescriptions of analgesics, drugs, and local and general anaesthetics
- Autopsying animals to find out the cause of death
- Immunising animals against infectious disease, and informing health authorities of the presence of outbreaks of infectious animal disease
- May work for commercial firms that produce pharmaceutical and biological products
- May specialise in a particular specialty area such as dermatology, chiropractic, cardiology, or critical care
What are their prospects & income like?
Basing from the data from ABS and DEEWR, employment for veterinarians is anticipated to have a very strong growth so job prospects are good. This small occupation with only 9,300 employed as of November 2010 had a very strong growth in the past 5 years; however, there was only a relative steady growth in the past 10 years. The proportion of veterinarians working full time is 81.1% and their earnings are high. The vacancy level for these professionals is very low, and the proportion of workers who leave this job is 9.7%.
Growth for the past 5 years was very strong at 45.5%, whereas growth was relatively steady for both the past 10 and 2 years at 16.4% and 22.7%, in that order.
What do they earn?
Earnings for veterinarians are high, averaging $1,575 per week, making them in the 10th decile.
What skills & qualifications are required to do the job?
Active listening, reading comprehension, critical thinking, complex problem solving, and speaking are the top five skills for this profession.
Completion of a recognised bachelor degree or extensive relevant experience is a requirement for this job. Postgraduate study is required in some jobs.
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Wed, 12 Jun 2013
15:15:43 |
Technical Services Veterinarian – ANZ/Asia
source: MyCareer
Sydney Western Suburbs NSW
Technical Services Veterinarian – ANZ/Asia We are... a growing, dynamic company! The Technical Services Veterinarian is responsible for providing training and...
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Tue, 04 Jun 2013
21:06:15 |
BDM - Medical Applications
source: Gemteq executive
Sydney NSW
supplying hospitals, veterinarian clinics, medical... Government - state or federal Hospitals Veterinarian clinics Veterinarian labs Laboratories Your products...
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Tue, 11 Jun 2013
22:26:10 |
Veterinary Equipment Sales Manager
source: AustCorp Executive
Sydney NSW
reputation of trusted name in quality and performance. I am searching for a veterinarian with veterinary industry experience to look after a small territory and...
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Tue, 21 May 2013
18:32:21 |
K9 Trainer
source: Ethical Jobs
Sydney NSW
Liaisons include K9 and Admin Team, other assistance organisations, veterinarians, breeders, shelters/rescue organisations, trainers, medical practitioners...
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Tue, 21 May 2013
22:54:06 |
Business Account Manager
source: AustCorp Executive
Sydney NSW
Duties and responsibilities include being the first point of contact for veterinarians. Promotion and sale of products and a high level of support and customer...
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| #6 |
Tue, 28 May 2013
16:28:04 |
Territory Manager - Hills Pet Nutrition
source: Equinox
Hills District NSW
veterinary professionals worldwide. Hill's Pet Nutrition is recommended by Veterinarians worldwide. We are now looking to recruit a passionate Territory Manager...
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| #7 |
Tue, 23 Apr 2013
20:49:34 |
Veterinary Products Sales Representative - Market Leader Animal Health
source: AustCorp Executive
Sydney NSW
and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory products. You will be dealing with veterinarians, practice managers and vet nurses. You will be part of a dedicated and...
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