Being a vet can be one of the most rewarding, challenging and fulfilling occupations imaginable. It is one that offers infinite variability in both career path and day-to-day experiences. Qualified vets are involved in;

• Private small and large animal practice
• Specialist dermatology, cardiology, opthamology and surgical practice
• Pathology
• Local, state and federal government departments
• AQIS and Biosecurity divisions
• Pharmaceutical development and support
• Academic and teaching roles
• Welfare work 

As a vet in private practice you could easily be expected to fulfil the role of a general practitioner, a dermatologist, a cardiologist, an opthamologist, a radiographer, an anaesthetist, a dentist, a surgeon, a physiotherapist, a pathologist and a grief counsellor … all on the same day. And all on a variety of patients ranging from a mouse to a horse and everything in between; none of whom can talk! 

The monetary rewards are not that great and it can, at times, be a stressful occupation. But being able to successfully rise to the challenges, being able to help animals and their owners and having the chance to work with a group of dedicated, like-minded professionals are the main reasons for being a vet.