Veterinarian

Duties and responsibilities: Veterinarians administer vaccines, do health check-ups, clean teeth, fix broken bones, treat skin infections and perform surgeries. Another aspect of a veterinarian's career may involve inspecting the living spaces of animals on farms or ranches to ensure that they are free from possible sources of infection. Some veterinarians specialize in a particular disease or condition and may be consulted only in special cases.

Salary: $86,640

Education: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M. or V.M.D.); a baccalaureate degree is usually required for admission into a vet medicine program