Veterinarians: 
Diagnose, treat, or research diseases and injuries of animals. Includes veterinarians who conduct research and development, inspect livestock, or care for pets and companion animals.
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About the Job
| Primary Industry | Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources |
| Indiana Average Salary | $123,968.00 |
| Average Time to Fill | 42 days |
| Typical Education | Advanced degree (includes Master's, Professional, and Doctoral degrees) |
| Typical Experience | None |
| Current Openings | |
| 2 Year Projected Openings (2016-2018) | 281 |
| 2 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2018) | 7.41 % |
| 10 Year Projected Openings (2016-2026) | 1,168 |
| 10 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2026) | 25.30 % |
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Skills Profile
Essential (Soft) Skills
Essential Skills to Employers
Attention to Detail
Critical Thinking
Information Gathering
Professionalism
Decision-making
Customer Service
Problem-solving
Work Ethic
Oral Communication
Integrity
Resource Allocation
Numerical and Arithmetic Application
Organization
Leadership
Intellectual Risk-taking
Critical Thinking
Information Gathering
Professionalism
Decision-making
Customer Service
Problem-solving
Work Ethic
Oral Communication
Integrity
Resource Allocation
Numerical and Arithmetic Application
Organization
Leadership
Intellectual Risk-taking
Top Job Duties and Responsibilities
Assisting and Caring for Others
Perform minor surgery
Perform medical surgery
Treat medical condition of patient
Treat acute illnesses, infections, or injuries
Solve clinical problems
Conduct noninvasive medical diagnostic assessments
Administer basic health care or medical treatments
Provide in home patient care
Give medications or immunizations
Administer blood or other fluids intravenously
Prepare patients for tests, therapy, or treatments
Administer anesthetics or sedatives
Conduct medical tests
Conduct invasive medical diagnostic assessments
Apply traction to patients
Perform emergency medical procedures
Develop medical treatment plans
Perform medical surgery
Treat medical condition of patient
Treat acute illnesses, infections, or injuries
Solve clinical problems
Conduct noninvasive medical diagnostic assessments
Administer basic health care or medical treatments
Provide in home patient care
Give medications or immunizations
Administer blood or other fluids intravenously
Prepare patients for tests, therapy, or treatments
Administer anesthetics or sedatives
Conduct medical tests
Conduct invasive medical diagnostic assessments
Apply traction to patients
Perform emergency medical procedures
Develop medical treatment plans
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Perform animal euthanasia
Inseminate animals using Artificial Insemination (AI)
Breed animals to propagate stock or to develop new type
Diagnose medical conditions
Diagnose oral diseases or injuries
Control animal and plant diseases through sanitation, cleanliness, and management procedures
Diagnose spinal misalignments
Identify animal disease or parasites
Prescribe medication
Implement sanitation practices in health care settings
Recommend medical devices, drugs, or treatments
Solve animal breeding problems
Handle infectious materials safely according to procedures
Inseminate animals using Artificial Insemination (AI)
Breed animals to propagate stock or to develop new type
Diagnose medical conditions
Diagnose oral diseases or injuries
Control animal and plant diseases through sanitation, cleanliness, and management procedures
Diagnose spinal misalignments
Identify animal disease or parasites
Prescribe medication
Implement sanitation practices in health care settings
Recommend medical devices, drugs, or treatments
Solve animal breeding problems
Handle infectious materials safely according to procedures
Analyzing Data or Information
Analyze medical or health data
Examine test data or images to inform diagnosis or treatment
Examine evidence and medical data to determine cause of death
Calculate medicine dosages
Interpret medical laboratory test results
Examine animals to detect illness, disease, or injury
Analyze patient activity
Examine patients
Interpret animal habits, behaviors, or needs
Perform medical research
Examine test data or images to inform diagnosis or treatment
Examine evidence and medical data to determine cause of death
Calculate medicine dosages
Interpret medical laboratory test results
Examine animals to detect illness, disease, or injury
Analyze patient activity
Examine patients
Interpret animal habits, behaviors, or needs
Perform medical research
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Related Licensing Requirements
CSR-Veterinarian (18-0000000111)
IC 35-48-7-5.8 Sec. 5.8. As used in this chapter, "practitioner" means a physician, dentist, veterinarian, podiatrist, nurse practitioner, scientific investigator, pharmacist, hospital, or other institution or individual licensed, registered, or otherwise permitted to distribute, dispense, conduct research with respect to, or administer a controlled substance in the course of professional practice or research in the United States.As added by P.L.65-2006, SEC.6.
- Indiana Professional Licensing Agency~Indiana Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners (3172342054)
- http://www.in.gov/pla/vet.htm
- Indiana Professional Licensing Agency~Indiana Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners (3172342054)
- http://www.in.gov/pla/vet.htm
Veterinarian (18-0000000059)
In order to obtain a license to practice veterinary medicine, candidates must: Have completed a program in veterinary medicine from an accredited college of veterinary sciences or medicine. Have passed successfully the board-administered examination. Have not been convicted of a crime nor have been subject to disciplinary sanctions that would interfere with the ability to carry out professional duties. Pay all examination and application fees. More detailed information, including application materials and test dates, may be obtained directly from the Indiana Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners.
- Indiana Professional Licensing Agency~Indiana Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners (3172342054)
- http://www.in.gov/pla/vet.htm
- Indiana Professional Licensing Agency~Indiana Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners (3172342054)
- http://www.in.gov/pla/vet.htm
