What is a veterinary surgeon and how to become one

Key steps to become a veterinary surgeon

1. Explore veterinary surgeon education requirements

   Most common veterinary surgeon degrees

   Bachelor's

   40.0 %

   Doctorate

   34.3 %

   Master's

   20.0 %

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2. Start to develop specific veterinary surgeon skills

   Skills	Percentages
   PET	92.31%
   Animal Hospital	4.66%
   Diagnostic Tools	1.04%
   Physical Exams	1.01%
   Clinical Procedures	0.97%

3. Complete relevant veterinary surgeon training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New veterinary surgeons learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a veterinary surgeon based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real veterinary surgeon resumes.

4. Research veterinary surgeon duties and responsibilities

   • Attain proficiency in high volume spay/neuter surgeries in order to support the mission of fighting pet overpopulation.
   • Perform dental procedures like fabrication of complete dentures, removable partial dentures, crowns, root canal treatment etc.
   • Practice include investigation, diagnosis, and treatment of most dental relate problems.
   • Perform general dentistry services, including the diagnosis, treatment of diseases and injuries.

5. Apply for veterinary surgeon jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a veterinary surgeon job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams