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Veterinarians (NOC 3114)DescriptionVeterinarians prevent, diagnose and treat diseases and disorders in animals and advise clients on the feeding, hygiene, housing and general care of animals. Veterinarians work in private practice or may be employed by animal clinics and laboratories, government or industry. Example Titles
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DutiesVeterinarians perform some or all of the following duties:
SkillsVeterinarians need the following skills and abilities: Essential skills:
Technical skills:
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Terms & ConditionsVeterinarians work indoors as well as outdoors. The two major (but not exclusive) forms of veterinary practice are large animal clinics in agricultural areas, and small animal clinics that focus on domestic pets. Veterinarians who practice small animal veterinary medicine normally keep regular office hours, although evening work is common. Those who practice large animal veterinary medicine are frequently on 24 hour emergency call and may work evenings, weekends or holidays. In Manitoba slightly less than half (39%) are self-employed. Earnings$47,800 per annum - starting $71,400 per annum - average $108,600 per annum - high Earnings are reviewed annually or more frequently if new information becomes available. Education / TrainingThe following universities offer courses leading to the degree of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M.) Note that applicants may be required to take the Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT) in order to apply to the following programs:
Career PathsVeterinarians may specialize in areas such as domestic pets, birds, reptiles, exotic animals or large farm animals. Veterinarians most typically operate or work in private practice but may be employed in research organizations or zoos. OutlookEmployment prospects for veterinarians are expected to be good in the period 2010 to 2014. Employment in Manitoba in 2010 is estimated at 325. In recent years there has been an increase in hog production which consequently increased the demand for veterinary services. Larger livestock operations, the increased emphasis on scientific methods of breeding and animal management, and the importance of maintaining disease free stock for export, make the veterinary professional a key resource for livestock farming operations. The Federal Disease Laboratory (Health Canada) includes an animal disease section and offers employment opportunities for veterinarians with advanced degrees, interested primarily in the research component of Veterinary Medicine. New graduates who are willing to work in large animal clinics in rural or isolated areas will have better than average employment prospects. Jobs for veterinarians are found throughout Manitoba, although the areas of specialization are more focussed on domestic pets in urban areas and commercial livestock in rural areas. A proportionally larger number of jobs are located in Winnipeg, South-Eastern Manitoba and South-Western Manitoba. Most veterinarians work in Professional, Scientific and Technical Services (89%) and the remainder in Public Administration (9%) and Educational Services (3%). Employment by Age Group
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Please Note - The source for above charts is the 2006 Census. Professional Associations, Unions, and Regulatory Bodies...
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