Veterinarians

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Veterinarians examine animals, treat illness and injury, do surgery and advise owners. Some treat pets, some care for cows, horses and other farm animals, and some work in zoos, labs or food safety.

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High school courses that build toward it

• Veterinary Science · Career and Technical

  Builds biology, which this job uses.

• Anatomy and Physiology · Science

  Builds biology, which this job uses.

• Physical Education · Health and PE

  Builds teaching and training, which this job uses.

• English 10 · English

  Builds reading and writing, which this job uses.

• Pre-Algebra · Math

  Builds math, which this job uses.

• Psychology · Social Studies

  Builds psychology, which this job uses.

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