Veterinarian - job market

Work as a veterinarian and you'll be responsible for the health and wellbeing of animals. You could be diagnosing and treating ill and injured animals in environments from pet hospitals to zoos. Learn more about a career in veterinary medicine, find out what it involves and what you’ll need to study and do to get a role as a vet.

See what opportunities are out there below.

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Who are the top employers of veterinarians?

You’ll find most vet vacancies in veterinary surgeries and animal hospitals.

Other employers include:
  • Animal charities
  • Animal labs
  • Animal welfare centres
  • Catteries
  • Farms
  • Kennels
  • Pharmaceutical companies
  • Research institutes
  • Zoos

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