Assessing and examining patients, and diagnosing their medical issues.
Conducting laboratory tests on specimens to diagnose medical conditions.
Performing diagnostic imaging and ultrasound tests.
Performing surgery, dressing and treating wounds, and prescribing medication.
Promoting preventative care by advocating and administering routine vaccinations, and by educating clients on positive diet and lifestyle choices for pets.
Improving patients’ dental health by performing checkups, and cleaning and extracting teeth.
Euthanizing patients.
Ensuring compliance with veterinary ethics and relevant statutes, policies, and procedures.
Maintaining patients’ medical records.

Doctor of veterinary medicine degree.
Appropriate state licensure.
Strong affinity for animals.
Ability to make prudent decisions regarding the welfare and well-being of animals.
Outstanding communication skills.
Excellent people skills.
Outstanding organizational skills.
Undeterred by being scratched, bitten, or exposed to infectious diseases, and resilient to noise.
Available to work extended hours.