Occupation information for Veterinarians District Of Columbia

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Typical education needed for entry: Doctoral or professional degree

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: No work experience

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: No on-the-job training

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• 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.
• Collect body tissue, feces, blood, urine, or other body fluids for examination and analysis.
• Operate diagnostic equipment, such as radiographic or ultrasound equipment, and interpret the resulting images.
• Educate the public about diseases that can be spread from animals to humans.
• Counsel clients about the deaths of their pets or about euthanasia decisions for their pets.
• Direct the overall operations of animal hospitals, clinics, or mobile services to farms.
• Advise animal owners regarding sanitary measures, feeding, general care, medical conditions, or treatment options.
• Euthanize animals.

Tools:

• Animal husbandry equipment
• Medical x ray units for general diagnostic use
• Surgical clamps or clips or forceps
• Veterinary injection or suction unit
• Veterinary nail trimmers or cutters

Technology:

• Data base user interface and query software
• Document management software
• Electronic mail software
• Internet browser software
• Medical software

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