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Veterinarians in Battle Creek, Michigan

Diagnose, treat, or research diseases and injuries of animals. Includes veterinarians who conduct research and development, inspect livestock, or care for pets and companion animals.

Career Projections for Battle Creek, Michigan

Veterinarians on average make:
$124,800 ($60.00/hour).

The number of positions in Battle Creek, Michigan are:
28
and by 2029 that number is projected to:
increase to 29.

We predict that due to job growth or retirements there will be approximately:
1 every year.

The typical education needed to enter this job is:
a doctoral or professional degree.

The typical training needed after hire is:
no additional training other than onboarding.

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Other Job Titles

Animal Anatomist, Animal Chiropractor, Animal Doctor, Animal Pathologist, Animal Physiologist, Animal Surgeon, Companion Animal Practitioner, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), Emergency Veterinarian (Emergency Vet), Equine Dentist

Tools Used

Ambu bags, Angiography catheters, Animal catching poles, Animal electrocardiograph ECG units, Animal snares, Arterial line catheters, Arthroscopic surgical equipment, Aspiration catheters, Automated chemistry analyzers, Automated microbial identification systems

Tasks

  • Examine animals to detect and determine the nature of diseases or injuries.
  • Treat sick or injured animals by prescribing medication, setting bones, dressing wounds, or performing surgery.
  • Inoculate animals against various diseases, such as rabies or distemper.
  • Collect body tissue, feces, blood, urine, or other body fluids for examination and analysis.
  • Operate diagnostic equipment, such as radiographic or ultrasound equipment, and interpret the resulting images.

Personality

Integrity, Attention to Detail, Analytical Thinking, Stress Tolerance, Dependability, Cooperation, Concern for Others, Self-Control, Leadership, Persistence

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