Veterinarian

Duties and Responsibilities:Veterinarians administer vaccines, do health check-ups, clean teeth, fix broken bones, treat skin infections and perform surgeries. Another aspect of a veterinarian's career may involve inspecting the living spaces of animals on farms or ranches to ensure that they are free from possible sources of infection. Some veterinarians specialize in a particular disease or condition and may be consulted only in special cases.

Salary: 86,709

Education:The first step to becoming a veterinarian in the U.S. is attending undergraduate school. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, or BLS for short, some veterinary colleges require applicants to hold only 45 to 90 undergraduate hours. However, most students enter veterinary school with a bachelor's degree. Whichever undergraduate major students pursue, coursework should focus heavily on the biological and physical sciences, such as chemistry, genetics, microbiology and physiology. Studies in communication, social science, humanities and mathematics may also be beneficial for the transition into veterinary school.