Veterinarians diagnose and treat animal injuries, diseases and disorders, and advise on preventative action. They may work in practices, specialising according to their location in either a rural or urban area, or in the public sector or associated industries such as pharmaceuticals, food production or drug regulation.

Entry Reqirements

Honours, Bachelor's degree

Typical Tasks

• Maintains records, raises and forwards reports and certificates in compliance with current legislation.
• Carries out expert witness work and undertakes teaching of veterinary students.
• Performs ante-mortem inspection of animals destined for the food chain, and animal post-mortem examinations.
• Performs tasks relating to food safety policy, regulation of veterinary drugs, quality control of veterinary products.
• Euthanases old, sick, terminally ill and unwanted animals.
• Investigates outbreaks of animal diseases and advises owners on feeding, breeding and general care.
• Administers local or general anaesthetics and performs surgery.
• Inoculates animals against communicable diseases.
• Examines animals, diagnoses condition and prescribes and administers appropriate drugs, dressings, etc., and arranges or undertakes any necessary x-ray or other tests.

Desired Skills

Reading Comprehension, Active Learning, Active Listening, Critical Thinking, Speaking, Science, Monitoring, Mathematics, Learning Strategies, Writing