Veterinarian
Tasks
- Maintains records, raises and forwards reports and certificates in compliance with current legislation.
- Carries out expert witness work and undertakes teaching of veterinary students.
- Performs ante-mortem inspection of animals destined for the food chain, and animal post-mortem examinations.
- Performs tasks relating to food safety policy, regulation of veterinary drugs, quality control of veterinary products.
- Euthanases old, sick, terminally ill and unwanted animals.
- Investigates outbreaks of animal diseases and advises owners on feeding, breeding and general care.
- Administers local or general anaesthetics and performs surgery.
- Inoculates animals against communicable diseases.
- Examines animals, diagnoses condition and prescribes and administers appropriate drugs, dressings, etc., and arranges or undertakes any necessary x-ray or other tests.
Typical Education Level
Honours, Bachelor's degree
Will retirement created job openings
In the UK, 5% in this profession are aged 55 or above.* This is not likely to lead to a great demand for new workers due to retirement
*This is based on national data
£38,626
Average annual earnings
The current average wage for veterinarian is £38,626
815 positions
Current Employment
The number of jobs in the career for the current year is 815. Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons, and do not distinguish between full- and part-time jobs.
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Job Postings
Over the past year, jobs have been posted for veterinarian roles.
How well does it pay?
Normal pay for this occupation is £38,626 per year. That is about £3,219 per month or £19.81 per hour. New workers generally start on £23,837, while highly experienced workers can earn as much as £72,405
Is it growing or declining?
This career has remained the same over the last 2 years, and is expected to remain the same over the next 4 years. Currently, 815 people are employed in the region.
