Ranch House Veterinary Services

Veterinarian

Meet Jennifer Stewart, Sole Veterinarian and Owner of Ranch House Veterinary Services, an in-home pet care service provider. A Veterinarian is responsible for keeping the animals comfortable and happy while providing care. Typical day-to-day duties include checking lab work, gathering supplies for the day such as vaccines and equipment, and visiting clients to provide a range of services. A bachelor’s degree is required for this position. Common Skills Needed: Active listening, reading comprehension, active learning, complex problem solving, & critical thinking. To find out what you need to know, along with skills and abilities to perform well in any industry, build your own competency model.

CAREER SNAPSHOT

AVERAGE WAGE

$90,000 - $161,000/yr

*This figure represents the median wage for this career in San Diego County and not the wages of any specific interviewee

OUTLOOK

Hot

This career has a high demand. There is rapid growth, and employers are expected to increase hiring for these role

INDUSTRY

HealthCare – Clinical

Team-based field focused on diagnosing, treating, and preventing illnesses to directly improve patient lives

EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES

CSU San Marcos

Veterinary Medicine

Pima Medical Institute

Veterinary Technician Program

Is This Career Right For YOU?

What are the top traits for this career?

Investigative

You enjoy structure and following systems or procedures

Realistic

You enjoy working with tools, equipment, and physical environments