The College of Veterinary Medicine at OSU serves the needs of Oregon, the nation, and the world by training the next generation of practice-ready veterinarians, providing state-of-the-art diagnostic and clinical services, and supporting the continuing education of veterinary practitioners. Biomedical research conducted at the college increasingly expands the scope of veterinary medicine to address both animal health issues and the relevance of animal diseases to public health.
Position Title | Projected Growth (2014-2024) | Preparation Required | 2015 Median Wage |
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Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists
Position Description:Study the origins, behavior, diseases, genetics, and life processes of animals and wildlife. May specialize in wildlife research and management. May collect and analyze biological data to determine the environmental effects of present and potential use of land and water habitats.
Projected Growth:
Slower than average (2% to 4%)
Median Pay:
$64,230 per year
Preparation:
Job Zone 5
Position Duties:
Skills:
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Slower than average (2% to 4%) | Job Zone 5 | $64,230 per year |
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
Position Description:Perform medical tests in a laboratory environment for use in the treatment and diagnosis of diseases in animals. Prepare vaccines and serums for prevention of diseases. Prepare tissue samples, take blood samples, and execute laboratory tests, such as urinalysis and blood counts. Clean and sterilize instruments and materials and maintain equipment and machines. May assist a veterinarian during surgery.
Projected Growth:
Much faster than average (14% or higher)
Median Pay:
$33,280 per year
Preparation:
Job Zone 3
Position Duties:
Skills:
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Much faster than average (14% or higher) | Job Zone 3 | $33,280 per year |
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers
Position Description:Feed, water, and examine pets and other nonfarm animals for signs of illness, disease, or injury in laboratories and animal hospitals and clinics. Clean and disinfect cages and work areas, and sterilize laboratory and surgical equipment. May provide routine post-operative care, administer medication orally or topically, or prepare samples for laboratory examination under the supervision of veterinary or laboratory animal technologists or technicians, veterinarians, or scientists.
Projected Growth:
Faster than average (9% to 13%)
Median Pay:
$25,940 per year
Preparation:
Job Zone 3
Position Duties:
Skills:
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Faster than average (9% to 13%) | Job Zone 3 | $25,940 per year |
Veterinarians
Position Description:Diagnose, treat, or research diseases and injuries of animals. Includes veterinarians who conduct research and development, inspect livestock, or care for pets and companion animals.
Projected Growth:
Much faster than average (14% or higher)
Median Pay:
$99,000 per year
Preparation:
Job Zone 5
Position Duties:
Skills:
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Much faster than average (14% or higher) | Job Zone 5 | $99,000 per year |
Regulatory Affairs Managers
Position Description:Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.
Projected Growth:
Average (5% to 8%)
Median Pay:
$111,230 per year
Preparation:
Job Zone 4
Position Duties:
Skills:
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Average (5% to 8%) | Job Zone 4 | $111,230 per year |
Nonfarm Animal Caretakers
Position Description:Feed, water, groom, bathe, exercise, or otherwise care for pets and other nonfarm animals, such as dogs, cats, ornamental fish or birds, zoo animals, and mice. Work in settings such as kennels, animal shelters, zoos, circuses, and aquariums. May keep records of feedings, treatments, and animals received or discharged. May clean, disinfect, and repair cages, pens, or fish tanks.
Projected Growth:
Faster than average (9% to 13%)
Median Pay:
$23,630 per year
Preparation:
Job Zone 1
Position Duties:
Skills:
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Faster than average (9% to 13%) | Job Zone 1 | $23,630 per year |
Fish and Game Wardens
Position Description:Patrol assigned area to prevent fish and game law violations. Investigate reports of damage to crops or property by wildlife. Compile biological data.
Projected Growth:
Slower than average (2% to 4%)
Median Pay:
$54,970 per year
Preparation:
Job Zone 4
Position Duties:
Skills:
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Slower than average (2% to 4%) | Job Zone 4 | $54,970 per year |
Farm and Ranch Managers
Position Description:Plan, direct, or coordinate the management or operation of farms, ranches, greenhouses, aquacultural operations, nurseries, timber tracts, or other agricultural establishments. May hire, train, or supervise farm workers or contract for services to carry out the day-to-day activities of the managed operation. May engage in or supervise planting, cultivating, harvesting, financial, or marketing activities.
Projected Growth:
Decline (-2% or lower)
Median Pay:
$69,880 per year
Preparation:
Job Zone 4
Position Duties:
Skills:
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Decline (-2% or lower) | Job Zone 4 | $69,880 per year |
Dermatologists
Position Description:Diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases or other conditions of the skin.
Projected Growth:
Much faster than average (14% or higher)
Median Pay:
$197,700 per year
Preparation:
Job Zone 5
Position Duties:
Skills:
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Much faster than average (14% or higher) | Job Zone 5 | $197,700 per year |
Animal Trainers
Position Description:Train animals for riding, harness, security, performance, or obedience, or assisting persons with disabilities. Accustom animals to human voice and contact; and condition animals to respond to commands. Train animals according to prescribed standards for show or competition. May train animals to carry pack loads or work as part of pack team.
Projected Growth:
Faster than average (9% to 13%)
Median Pay:
$33,600 per year
Preparation:
Job Zone 2
Position Duties:
Skills:
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Faster than average (9% to 13%) | Job Zone 2 | $33,600 per year |
Animal Scientists
Position Description:Conduct research in the genetics, nutrition, reproduction, growth, and development of domestic farm animals.
Projected Growth:
Little or no change (-1% to 1%)
Median Pay:
$71,830 per year
Preparation:
Job Zone 5
Position Duties:
Skills:
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Little or no change (-1% to 1%) | Job Zone 5 | $71,830 per year |
Animal Control Workers
Position Description:Handle animals for the purpose of investigations of mistreatment, or control of abandoned, dangerous, or unattended animals.
Projected Growth:
Average (5% to 8%)
Median Pay:
$35,330 per year
Preparation:
Job Zone 2
Position Duties:
Skills:
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Average (5% to 8%) | Job Zone 2 | $35,330 per year |
Animal Breeders
Position Description:Select and breed animals according to their genealogy, characteristics, and offspring. May require knowledge of artificial insemination techniques and equipment use. May involve keeping records on heats, birth intervals, or pedigree.
Projected Growth:
Decline (-2% or lower)
Median Pay:
$44,650 per year
Preparation:
Job Zone 3
Position Duties:
Skills:
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Decline (-2% or lower) | Job Zone 3 | $44,650 per year |
Anesthesiologists
Position Description:Physicians who administer anesthetics prior to, during, or after surgery or other medical procedures.
Projected Growth:
Much faster than average (14% or higher)
Median Pay:
$258,100 per year
Preparation:
Job Zone 5
Position Duties:
Skills:
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Much faster than average (14% or higher) | Job Zone 5 | $258,100 per year |
Agricultural Technicians
Position Description:Set up or maintain laboratory equipment and collect samples from crops or animals. Prepare specimens or record data to assist scientists in biology or related life science experiments.
Projected Growth:
Average (5% to 8%)
Median Pay:
$39,000 per year
Preparation:
Job Zone 3
Position Duties:
Skills:
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Average (5% to 8%) | Job Zone 3 | $39,000 per year |
Set up or maintain laboratory equipment and collect samples from crops or animals. Prepare specimens or record data to assist scientists in biology or related life science experiments.
Physicians who administer anesthetics prior to, during, or after surgery or other medical procedures.
Select and breed animals according to their genealogy, characteristics, and offspring. May require knowledge of artificial insemination techniques and equipment use. May involve keeping records on heats, birth intervals, or pedigree.
Handle animals for the purpose of investigations of mistreatment, or control of abandoned, dangerous, or unattended animals.
Feed, water, groom, bathe, exercise, or otherwise care for pets and other nonfarm animals, such as dogs, cats, ornamental fish or birds, zoo animals, and mice. Work in settings such as kennels, animal shelters, zoos, circuses, and aquariums. May keep records of feedings, treatments, and animals received or discharged. May clean, disinfect, and repair cages, pens, or fish tanks.
Conduct research in the genetics, nutrition, reproduction, growth, and development of domestic farm animals.
Train animals for riding, harness, security, performance, or obedience, or assisting persons with disabilities. Accustom animals to human voice and contact; and condition animals to respond to commands. Train animals according to prescribed standards for show or competition. May train animals to carry pack loads or work as part of pack team.
Diagnose, treat, or research diseases and injuries of animals. Includes veterinarians who conduct research and development, inspect livestock, or care for pets and companion animals.
Feed, water, and examine pets and other nonfarm animals for signs of illness, disease, or injury in laboratories and animal hospitals and clinics. Clean and disinfect cages and work areas, and sterilize laboratory and surgical equipment. May provide routine post-operative care, administer medication orally or topically, or prepare samples for laboratory examination under the supervision of veterinary or laboratory animal technologists or technicians, veterinarians, or scientists.
Perform medical tests in a laboratory environment for use in the treatment and diagnosis of diseases in animals. Prepare vaccines and serums for prevention of diseases. Prepare tissue samples, take blood samples, and execute laboratory tests, such as urinalysis and blood counts. Clean and sterilize instruments and materials and maintain equipment and machines. May assist a veterinarian during surgery.
Diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases or other conditions of the skin.
Plan, direct, or coordinate the management or operation of farms, ranches, greenhouses, aquacultural operations, nurseries, timber tracts, or other agricultural establishments. May hire, train, or supervise farm workers or contract for services to carry out the day-to-day activities of the managed operation. May engage in or supervise planting, cultivating, harvesting, financial, or marketing activities.
Patrol assigned area to prevent fish and game law violations. Investigate reports of damage to crops or property by wildlife. Compile biological data.
Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.
Study the origins, behavior, diseases, genetics, and life processes of animals and wildlife. May specialize in wildlife research and management. May collect and analyze biological data to determine the environmental effects of present and potential use of land and water habitats.
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