• Vets should love animals and get along with their owners.
• Graduation from an accredited college of veterinary medicine and a State license are required.
• Admission to veterinary school is competitive.
• Job opportunities should be excellent.
• About 80% of veterinarians work in private practice.

Today's veterinarians are in the unique position of being the only doctors trained to protect the health of both animals and people. They are not only educated to meet the health needs of every species of animal but they play an important role in environmental protection, food safety, and public health.

According to consumer surveys, veterinarians consistently rank among the most respected professionals in the country. Currently more than 82,000 vets actively practice in the U.S. and the profession is growing at a rate of about 3% per year.