Veterinarian – Dr. Heather Venkat, DVM, MPH, DACVPM

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Veterinarian – Dr. Heather Venkat, DVM, MPH, DACVPM

Dr. Heather Venkat, DVM, MPH, DACVPM
Veterinarian

Being a veterinarian is like being a jack of all trades. I feel like a dentist, primary care provider, surgeon, anesthesiologist, dermatologist, emergency physician, and more! Being a veterinarian is a very demanding but rewarding job.

My work life involves half preventive care, giving vaccines, and doing wellness checks on pets- both a physical exam and bloodwork to look at organ function. The other half involves seeing sick or injured pets, or performing surgeries such as to remove a skin tumor or do a spay.

Pros

The pros are that I feel fulfilled at the end of the day, knowing that I am helping animals.

Cons

The cons are that I can’t just do everything for free because equipment, time, and products like medications cost money which pet owners are not always able to afford everything I recommend.Ve

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Veterinarian
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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.

Salary: $108350
Salary Rank: A
Education: Doctoral degree
Becoming One: Very Hard
Job Satisfaction: High
Job Growth: High
Suitable Personality: The Thinker