ases, performing surgery, and performing laboratory work in anatomy, biochemistry, and other scientific and medical subjects. (The Veterinary Profession n. pag.).The veterinary profession is a stable career because animals, like humans, will always need to be cared for. Today veterinarians have the option to choose between several areas of practice. Private clinical practice remains the highest for percentage of total veterinarians and annual earnings. Large animal practices earn $79,600 on average while small animal practices earn $75,000. There are also opportunities within public education systems, federal and state government agencies, and the uniformed services. However, these practices earn a considerable about less. The average salary is $60,000 - 65,000 per year. (AVMA n. pag.).Todays veterinarians also have the option to specialize in a number of areas such as radiology, pathology, toxicology, and oncology. These veterinarians will perform general duties like dressing wounds, setting broken bones, and prescribing medication, but will utilize their additional training when needed.I will be finishing my Bachelors degree through the Air Force ROTC program. This allows me to re-enter active duty as a Biomedical Services officer and obtain training in the field of radiographic imaging. Hopefully I will be afforded the opportunity to train in magnetic resonance imaging as well. This will allow me to gain experience reading the minute details of an x-ray. This will also prepare me for a veterinary specialization in radiology. I plan to use my D.V.M. degree and military background to obtain a job in a leading animal hospital on the upper East coast. My exact location is undecided at this point but I am partial to that area of the United States. After completing my residency requirements and gaining a few years of practical experience, I would like to relocate to Australia and continue my practice. ...
