Vet - Salary, Career

How much does an Vet earn

A Vet earns between $1.602 and $10.564 per month, with an average monthly salary of $4.032 and a median salary of $3.000 according to an Averwage.com salary survey along with to data of professionals hired and fired by companies in the labor market.

Our research is based on the salaries of 6.329 professionals hired and dismissed by the period from 06/2021 to 05/2022 (last year).

Salary ranges for the Vet
	Monthly Salary	Annual Salary	Salary Per Week	Hourly Salary
Average wage	4.032	48.385	1.008	21
1º Quartile	1.602	19.219	400	8
Median Salary	3.000	36.000	750	16
3º Quartile	8.056	96.677	2.014	42
Higher Salary	10.564	126.765	2.641	55

Professional job categories

Science and arts professionals
- professionals of biological sciences, health
- - medical professionals, health
- - - veterinarians and zootechnicians

Related Positions:

Main workplaces

Veterinarians and zootechnicians the positions of this CBO family can exercise their functions in sectors whose activities refer to livestock and related services. In general, they work as contract workers, with a formal contract, work individually and with occasional supervision. They develop activities indoors and outdoors, during the day, but with irregular schedules. They may work in uncomfortable positions for long periods, and work may occur under pressure, causing constant stress. They can sometimes be subject to the action of toxic materials, radiation, intense noise, biological hazards and low temperatures.

What does it take to work in the field of Veterinarians and zootechnicians

These occupations are performed by professionals with complete higher education education or training in higher technology courses (technologists). The full exercise of functions occurs after a period of one year of professional experience.

Functions and activities of Vet

Veterinarians and zootechnicians must:

advise on the preparation of relevant legislation;

working in the biotechnology area;

work in industrial production, technology and product quality control;

work in the biotechnology area;

promote public health and consumer defense;

fomento animal production;

work in industrial production, technology and quality control of products;

contribute to animal welfare;

acting in the biotechnology area;

exercising animal health defense;

foment animal production;

contributing to animal welfare;

practice veterinary medicine, in all its specialties;

exercise animal health defense;

promote public health and consumer protection;

foster animal production;

elaborate reports, opinions and certificates;

practicing veterinary medicine, in all its specialties;

develop research and extension activities;

act in environmental preservation;

elaborate reports, opinions and attestations;

demonstrate personal skills;

communicate;

work in environmental preservation;

work in the agricultural commercial area;

acting in industrial production, technology and product quality control;

acting in environmental preservation;

advise on the development of relevant legislation;

working in industrial production, technology and product quality control;

Activities

analyze technical aspects;

monitoring the execution of environmental licensing projects;

develop sanitary control programs for livestock;

scaling squad;

develop quality control programs;

develop products with molecular biology technique;

execute programs to control and eradicate diseases;

to carry out an epidemiological survey of zoonoses;

make search results available;

elaborate technical report to assist in legal matters;

developing long-term species survival programs;

analyze products;

monitor effluent and soil quality;

demonstrate versatility;

supervise breeding system in zoos and breeding facilities;

notify occurrences of zoonoses to the competent authorities;

select sellers;

sell animals, veterinary products, equipment and supplies;

notify diseases of interest to animal health;

execute community development programs;

supervise quality control tests;

perform a diagnosis of productive efficiency;

develop proposals for discussion;

improve products;

argue persuasively;

providing hygienic-sanitary guidance in establishments;

develop new products;

advise in the elaboration of construction projects and renovation of establishments;

evaluate genetic variability of populations (feasibility);

evaluate the food quality control system of other countries;

adopting biosecurity measures;

perform zootechnical analysis;

apply penalties;

participate in biosafety committees;

perform laboratory quality control analysis;

analyze technical report of products for veterinary use;

monitor quality control programs;

supervise the implementation and operation of production systems;

collect material for laboratory tests;

guide on the use and conservation of products;

inspect foreign establishments for the purpose of accreditation for the commercialization of products;

inspect distribution and transport of products;

issuing animal health certificate;

exercise leadership;

consult international legislation and standards;

execute food quality control programs;

prescribe treatment;

demonstrate physical stamina;

elaborate situational diagnosis for the elaboration of programs;

issue a technical opinion on the manufacturing process and product labeling;

supervise the quality of ingredients used in animal feed;

evaluating disease control and eradication programs;

adapt computer technology to animal production;

supervise production processes;

identify situations of animal abuse;

issue vaccination certificate;

issue carcass typification reports;

evaluate suppliers;

identify relevant topics for standardization and regulation;

orient production and marketing, according to market trends;

test products, equipment and processes;

issue technical opinion on suitability for rural credit;

guide the creation of wild animals in captivity;

diffusion technology;

manipulating animal genes and embryos;

testing products, equipment and processes;

guiding the adequacy of the production process of providers;

guidance in the adequacy of the production process of providers;

demonstrate hand skill;

design animal facilities;

perform expertise activities in lawsuits;

perform auxiliary diagnostic tests;

supervise the sales team;

provide technical assistance to consumers;

evaluate the genetic variability of populations (feasibility);

supervise production teams;

performing veterinary dentistry interventions;

express yourself through written language;

examining animal for introduction, reintroduction, translocation and transfer programs;

use cryopreservation techniques of biological material;

express yourself orally and in writing;

elaborate a draft of the legal text;

investigate foodborne illness outbreak;

request auxiliary diagnostic tests;

perform epidemiological surveillance activities;

perform sedation, anesthesia and tranquilization of animals;

elaborate environmental licensing projects;

manipulating microorganisms and subunits, for use in biotechnological processes;

optimize production flow;

develop techniques for animal welfare;

select plant strains for animal production;

notify irregularities to organs competent bodies;

elaborate execution report and quarantine monitoring;

evaluate reproductive characteristics of animals;

join discussion groups on animal protection;

collect material for disease diagnosis;

performing surgeries;

study the economic feasibility of the activity;

provide hygienic-sanitary guidance in establishments;

establish an interface between information technology and animal production;

organize technical and social events;

design facilities for animal welfare;

respond technically for services, products and processes related to animal production and health;

supervise storage and display of products;

develop programs for the control and eradication of diseases;

monitor raw material quality standards and products;

control the transit of animals, agricultural events and properties;

develop animal nutrition programs;

inspect establishments;

monitoring effluent and soil quality;

recommend products and inputs that mitigate environmental impact;

acting with initiative;

train staff;

interpret results of auxiliary diagnostic tests;

develop research of interest to veterinary medicine and animal husbandry;

judge animals on display;

elaborate environmental licensing projects;

perform in vitro fertilization;

approve projects for construction and renovation of establishments;

provide technical assistance;

assess the risks of using inputs;

perform animal sacrifice;

elaborate genealogical report;

develop food quality control programs;

execute pest and vector control programs;

adopting biosecurity measures;

train the sales team;

planning species survival programs;

indicate protection and prevention measures;

guiding the packaging and destination of waste causing environmental damage;

planning species survival programs;

integrate teams that use animals in experiments and training;

to be responsible for commercial establishments of veterinary products;

analyze material for disease diagnosis;

perform health education activities;

elaborate technical projects for rural credit purposes;

improve projects for zootechnical facilities and equipment;

organize the formation of groups of related activities;

issue technical opinion on construction and renovation projects of establishments;

design community development programs;

provide technical assistance to the consumer;

analyze product processing, manufacturing and labeling;

elaborate technical opinion on animal reproduction conditions;

develop projects for zootechnical facilities and equipment;

issue certificate of transit of animals, products and by-products of animal origin;

inspect products of animal origin;

identify demand for new products;

develop programs for the control and eradication of zoonoses;

diagnose pathologies;

collect products for laboratory analysis;

evaluate animals for commercial and insurance purposes;

implement quality control programs;

participate in the assessment of areas subject to environmental impact;

control artificial insemination services;

developing products and inputs that mitigate environmental impact;

perform clinical examination of animals;

reporting animal abuse;

install administrative proceedings in infringing establishments;

work as a team;

organize sales campaigns;

inspect the entry and exit of animal products in ports, airports and border posts;

execute programs to control and eradicate zoonoses;

issue autopsy report;

perform autopsies;

submit a draft for public and legal consideration;

act with courage;

act in public, with ease ;

issue technical report on semen quality;

authorize the operation of establishments;

guide the packaging and disposal of garbage causing damage to public health;

perform euthanasia;

guide the packaging and disposal of waste that may harm public health;

participate in risk analysis of environmental contamination;

audit operation of establishments;

supervise licensed activities;

warn about animal abuse;

instruct administrative processes;

disclose products;

inspect laboratories for accreditation purposes, for official analysis;

develop forage production;

develop programs for pest and vector control;

develop genetic improvement programs;

Sectors that hire Vet the most in the job market

veterinary activities
retailer of live animals and pet food and supplies
retailer of veterinary medicines
combined office and administrative support services
breeding cattle for beef
higher education - undergraduate
slaughter of birds
refrigerator - pig slaughter
higher education - undergraduate and postgraduate
general public administration

Vet - Career description, activities, functions and salary