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Occupational Report
for Veterinarians (29-1131)
, Oregon Statewide
Occupational Description
Diagnose and treat diseases and dysfunctions of animals. May engage in a particular function, such as research and development, consultation, administration, technical writing, sale or production of commercial products, or rendering of technical services to commercial firms or other organizations. Include veterinarians who inspect livestock.
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Employment Outlook
for Veterinarians
| Statewide Employment Analysis |
2006 employment is estimated to be at about the statewide average. This occupation is expected to grow much faster than the statewide average. Total job openings are projected to be at about the statewide average.Reasonable employment opportunities exist for trained workers. |
Data Sources and Limitations
Current Job Openings
for Veterinarians
There are 2 current openings for this occupation.
Openings 1 through 2
are listed below.
State of Oregon License Information
for Veterinarians
Wages
for Veterinarians
| Region |
---------------- 2009 Wages ---------------- |
| Percentiles (hourly wages) |
Avg
Hourly
($/hr) |
Avg
Annual |
| 10th |
25th |
50th
(median) |
75th |
90th |
| Oregon Statewide |
$21.46 |
$27.29 |
$34.89 |
$43.54 |
$56.31
|
$37.30 |
$77,588 |
| Multnomah / Washington |
21.31 |
26.53 |
34.88 |
42.74 |
52.46
|
36.30 |
75,504 |
| Lane |
27.22 |
30.21 |
33.94 |
39.63 |
48.06
|
35.47 |
73,769 |
| Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson |
18.91 |
25.61 |
32.51 |
37.41 |
39.95
|
30.50 |
63,441 |
Data Sources and Limitations
Industries of Employment
for Veterinarians
Industry
Click links to view infoUSA employers |
Ownership |
2006
Employment |
|
Total, All Industries
|
All |
836 |
|
Total, All Industries
|
Private |
800 |
|
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
|
Private |
796 |
|
Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
|
Private |
796 |
|
Total, All Industries
|
State |
12 |
|
Total, All Industries
|
Local |
17 |
Educational Requirements
for Veterinarians
Workers must have a first professional degree to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with a first professional degree and related work experience have a competitive advantage in this labor market.
Skills
for Veterinarians
- Administer Animal Immunology
- Administer Injections
- Administer Medications
- Analyze Blood Samples
- Analyze Medical Laboratory Results
- Apply Animal Psychology
- Apply Artificial Insemination Techniques
- Apply Bacteriology Theory
- Apply Biological Theory
- Apply Clinical Problem Solving Techniques
- Apply Epidemiology Theory
- Apply Health And Sanitation Standards
- Apply Medical Diagnostic Techniques
- Apply Pathology Theory
- Apply Pharmacological Knowledge And Terminology
- Apply Statistical Methods
- Conduct Investigations And Research
- Diagnose And Treat Animal Illness
- Diagnose And Treat Animal Injuries
- Draw Blood
- Identify Livestock Characteristics
- Obtain Information From Clients, Customers, Patients Or Others
- Perform Animal Euthanasia
- Perform Animal Surgery
- Process Records And Maintain Forms And Files
- Recognize Animal Abuse Or Neglect
- Recognize Disease And Parasites In Animals
- Research Work-Related Topics Using Library Resources
- Understand Animal Habits And Needs
- Understand, Use, And Communicate Technical Information
- Use Algebra
- Use Calculus
- Use Clinical Sterilizing Techniques
- Use Computers To Enter, Access And Retrieve Data
- Use Laboratory And Surgical Procedures On Animals
- Use Medical Terminology
Schools and Training Providers
for Veterinarians
The training providers listed below offer one or more of the following programs:
Oregon State University
104 Kerr Administration Bldg.
Corvallis, OR 97331
Phone: (541) 737-0123
Programs of Training:
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Career Pathway Roadmaps
for Veterinarians
No Career Pathway links were found for this occupation.
Related Occupations
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