8. Corporate Veterinary Medicine: This type of practice can be seen as veterinary clinics or hospitals, but they are a part of a larger corporation or group of clinics. They employ veterinarians as staff members, but they are expected to meet production and financial goals set by the corporation.
What is a good job location for vet?
1. Rural Areas: Veterinarians in rural areas are in high demand due to the lack of competition. With a smaller population, veterinarians have the opportunity to develop closer relationships with their clients, provide personalized care to their patients and potentially earn a higher income due to the demand. 2. Companion Animal Clinics: This is probably the most common job. Companion animal clinics treat pets, such as dogs, cats, rabbits, birds and fish. 3. Veterinary Hospitals: Hospitals deal with a variety of animals, including the companion animals seen in clinics as well as farm animals and livestock. Hospitals usually offer more advanced care, including 24-hour emergency services, hospitalization and intensive care. 4. Research and Academia: Veterinarians who are interested in research and academia can work at universities, colleges and research institutions. They may conduct research to improve animal health, teach veterinary students and/or work on developing new treatments for diseases and conditions. 5. Public Service: Veterinarians can also work in the public sector for government agencies, such as the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) or the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). They may be involved in food safety, animal welfare or disease control. 6. Zoos and Aquariums: Veterinarians who work in zoos and aquariums provide medical care to the animals in the zoo's or aquarium's collection. They may also be responsible for conducting research and developing new treatments for diseases and conditions that affect zoo and aquarium animals. 7. Private Practice: Veterinarians who work in private practice own and operate their own veterinary clinic or hospital. They may work by themselves or with other veterinarians.